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Firestarter

Seen it?

1984 | 114 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Shining or Spectral, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $17 million worldwide on a $15 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 124K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark L. Lester

  • Drew BarrymoreCharlie McGee
  • David KeithAndrew McGee
  • Freddie JonesDr. Joseph Wanless
  • Heather LocklearVicky McGee
  • Martin SheenCaptain Hollister
  • George C. ScottJohn Rainbird
  • Art CarneyIrv Manders
  • Louise FletcherNorma Manders
  • Moses GunnDr. Pynchot
  • Antonio FargasTaxi Driver