Lightning Bug
"There are monsters standing in his way."
Originally released in 2004. Lightning Bug is a drama/thriller film. directed by Robert Hall.
Starring Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, and Kevin Gage
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bret Harrison
as Green Graves
Laura Prepon
as Angevin Duvet
Kevin Gage
as Earl Knight
Ashley Laurence
as Jenny Graves
Shannon Eubanks
as Ms. Duvet
Lucas Till
as Jay Graves
Hal Sparks
as Deputy Dale
Josh Todd
as Rusty Knight
Jonathan Spencer
as Tony Bennett
Brandon Trost
as Seismograph Drummer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dry County Films
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 ha...
Who directed Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug was directed by Robert Hall.
How long is Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Lightning Bug released?
Lightning Bug was released on April 9, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lightning Bug?
The main cast of Lightning Bug includes Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence, Shannon Eubanks.