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Black Lightning

2009Movie1 h 42 minNR

56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–54%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–54%

Summary

A Moscow University student discovers that his otherwise unremarkable car can fly. After his father is attacked, he decides to use the car to fight crime and becomes the city's defender against an evil millionaire.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Dmitry Kiselyov, Alexander Voitinsky
Written by
Alexander Talal, Dmitry Aleinikov
Produced by
Timur Bekmambetov, Iva Stromilova
Music by
Yuriy Poteenko

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Facts

December 28, 2009 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
December 28, 2009
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
64 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Lightning?"

Questions about Black Lightning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Lightning?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Black Lightning from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Black Lightning worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Is Black Lightning okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Black Lightning?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Black Lightning in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.