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Lightning Bug (2004)

Movie ★ 6.6 97 min

Drama Thriller Horror

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.

Robert Hall Director Robert Hall Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 9, 2004
Runtime
97 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0363768
Language
Studio
Dry County Films

Cast

Bret Harrison Bret Harrison Green Graves Laura Prepon Laura Prepon Angevin Duvet Kevin Gage Kevin Gage Earl Knight Ashley Laurence Ashley Laurence Jenny Graves Shannon Eubanks Shannon Eubanks Ms. Duvet Lucas Till Lucas Till Jay Graves Hal Sparks Hal Sparks Deputy Dale Josh Todd Josh Todd Rusty Knight Jonathan Spencer Jonathan Spencer Tony Bennett Brandon Trost Brandon Trost Seismograph Drummer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lightning Bug about?
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.
Who directed Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug was directed by Robert Hall.
Who stars in Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug stars Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence.
When was Lightning Bug released?
Lightning Bug is a 2004 drama, thriller, horror film.
Where can I watch Lightning Bug?
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