Firestarter
"Never play with fire."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Firestarter is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Keith Thomas.
Starring Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Zac Efron, and Sydney Lemmon
Synopsis
For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family's location, a mysterious operative is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (785 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$15M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ryan Kiera Armstrong
as Charlie McGee
Zac Efron
as Andy McGee
Sydney Lemmon
as Vicky Tomlinson-McGee
Kurtwood Smith
as Dr. Joseph Wanless
Michael Greyeyes
as John Rainbird
Gloria Reuben
as Captain Jane Hollister
John Beasley
as Irv Manders
Tina Jung
as Ms. Gardner
Hannan Younis
as Darla Gurney
Gavin MacIver-Wright
as Gavin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- Blumhouse Productions
- Weed Road Pictures
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firestarter about?
For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating...
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Keith Thomas.
How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Firestarter released?
Firestarter was released on May 12, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Firestarter?
The main cast of Firestarter includes Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Zac Efron, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Greyeyes.
Is Firestarter worth watching?
Firestarter has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 785 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.