Firestarter
"She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!"
Originally released in 1984. Firestarter is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Mark L. Lester.
Starring David Keith, Drew Barrymore, and Freddie Jones
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (742 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.1M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,080,167
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 d...
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Mark L. Lester.
How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Firestarter released?
Firestarter was released on May 11, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Firestarter?
The main cast of Firestarter includes David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen.
Is Firestarter worth watching?
Firestarter has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 742 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.