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Lightning Bug

2004Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaThriller
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes38%65%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes38%65%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Robert Hall
Written by
Robert Hall
Produced by
Lisa Waugh
Music by
Jason M. Hall

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Facts

April 9, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Author Avatar, Batman Gambit +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Lightning Bug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lightning Bug?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lightning Bug worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Lightning Bug okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lightning Bug scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 2 of 10 and tension 6.

Is Lightning Bug plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.