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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Thriller, Horror
Votes24
DirectorRobert Hall
WritersRobert Hall
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLightning Bug
About Lightning Bug
In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.
Directed by Robert Hall, Lightning Bug leans on a strong ensemble — Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2004.
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