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Lightning Bug

2004·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes38%65%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

There are monsters standing in his way.

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Robert Hall
Written by:
Robert Hall
Produced by:
Lisa Waugh
Composed by:
Jason M. Hall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lightning Bug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lightning Bug legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Lightning Bug in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Lightning Bug worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lightning Bug rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Lightning Bug?

1 h 37 min

Lightning Bug runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lightning Bug?

Critics38
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Lightning Bug higher (65) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Lightning Bug in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lightning Bug?

6ATAUCHDEGBGG

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lightning Bug in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lightning Bug use?

Actor AllusionAuthor AvatarBatman GambitBig Bad DuumvirateBittersweet EndingBroken BirdThe Bus Came BackDid Not Get the GirlFantasy-Forbidding FatherThe FundamentalistIncest Is RelativePsychopathic Manchildand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Lightning Bug, including Actor Allusion, Author Avatar, Batman Gambit.