Firestarter 1984
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56 Reviews
37%
Gummy
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SplatCharlene "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?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Andrew McGee
as Charlie McGee
as Dr. Joseph Wanless
as Vicky McGee
as Captain Hollister
as John Rainbird
as Irv Manders
as Norma Manders
as Dr. Pynchot
as Taxi Driver
Director:
Writer:
Stephen King, Stanley Mann
Stars:
David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen, George C. Scott, Art Carney, Louise Fletcher, Moses Gunn, Antonio Fargas,
Genres:
Horror,Science Fiction,Thriller
Release Date:
1984 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Firestarter
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Andrew McGee
as Charlie McGee
as Dr. Joseph Wanless
as Vicky McGee
as Captain Hollister
as John Rainbird
as Irv Manders
as Norma Manders
as Dr. Pynchot
as Taxi Driver
as Orville Jamieson
as Bates
as Mayo
as Knowles
as Steinowitz
as Young Serviceman
as Serviceman's Girlfriend
as Security Guard
as Woman in Stall
as Bearded Student
as Grad Assistant
as Proprietor
as Old Man
as Old Lady
as Mailman
as Motel Owner
as Blinded Agent
as Blinded Agent
as Joan Dugan
as Josie
as DSI Technician
as DSI Technician
as Albright
as DSI Orderly
as DSI Orderly
as Agent Hunt
as Girl in Country Store (uncredited)
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