Firestarter

Firestarter

1984

As youths, Andy McGee (David Keith) and his future wife, Vicky (Heather Locklear), participated in secret experiments, allowing themselves to be subjected to mysterious medical tests. Years later, the couple's daughter, Charlie (Drew Barrymore), begins to exhibit the ability of setting fires solely with her mind. This volatile talent makes the youngster extremely dangerous and soon she becomes a target for the enigmatic agency known as "The Shop."

She has the power . . . an evil destructive force.

JBscale
48
Mediocre

Film Detail

Genre
Horror - Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Length
1 hr. 54 mins.
US Theatrical Release
May 11, 1984
US Box Office
$15,100,000 (#3907 of 7435)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
iTunes
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.35:1
Audio
English: DD+ Stereo
Studio
Universal Studios
Released
September 2, 2014
Acquired Date
October 12, 2017
Times Seen
0 Times
Last Watched
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Actors

David Keith
David Keith
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Freddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
George C. Scott
George C. Scott
Art Carney
Art Carney
Louise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Moses Gunn
Moses Gunn
Antonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
Drew Snyder
Drew Snyder

Directors

Mark L. Lester
Mark L. Lester

Producers

Frank Capra Jr.
Frank Capra Jr.

Writers

Stanley Mann
Stanley Mann

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User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
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RT Rotten
40%
Tomatometer
35 votes
RT Stale
52%
Popcornmeter
917 votes
METASCORE
50
7 votes
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
38,041 votes

Additional Info

  1. IMDb
  2. Kids-in-Mind
  3. Common Sense Media