Firestarter
1984 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 6.3 · 43% critics
Charlene “Charlie” McGee can start fires just by looking, drawing the attention of a threatening government agency. With her father’s love and guidance, can she keep her dangerous ability under control while trying to stay alive on the run?
Based on Firestarter
Also known as Charlie · Stephen King's Firestarter
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-05-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Critic score
- 43/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (765 votes)
About
Pick this one if you want a classic 80s Stephen King thriller with a dangerous-power chase and plenty of fiery spectacle; Not for you if you dislike long, uneven pacing or want consistently tight suspense like The Fury or The Dead Zone.
Pros: tense sci-fi horror; memorable young lead; eerie synth vibe | Cons: drags in spots; uneven pacing; frustrating acting moments
Themes
- fire
- based on novel or book
- telepathy
- psychic power
- girl power
- psychic force
Cast & crew
David Keith
as Andrew McGee
Drew Barrymore
as Charlie McGee
Freddie Jones
as Dr. Joseph Wanless
Heather Locklear
as Vicky McGee
Martin Sheen
as Captain Hollister
George C. Scott
as John Rainbird
Art Carney
as Irv Manders
Louise Fletcher
as Norma Manders
Moses Gunn
as Dr. Pynchot
Antonio Fargas
as Taxi Driver
Directed by Mark L. Lester