Firestarter(1984)
“She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!”
Overview
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?
Director
Mark L. Lester
Studio
The De Laurentiis Company
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$17M
Cast
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
Drew Snyder
as Orville Jamieson
Curtis Credel
as Bates
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company
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Where can I watch Firestarter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Firestarter (1984).
What is Firestarter about?▼
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?
Who directed Firestarter?▼
Firestarter was directed by Mark L. Lester and released in 1984. It is a horror, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Firestarter?▼
Firestarter has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Firestarter?▼
The cast of Firestarter includes 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 and more.
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