Struck by Lightning (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Struck by Lightning is a comedy and drama film directed by Brian Dannelly, running about 90 minutes. “A personal raincloud can be deadly...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being struck and killed by lightning, a young man recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.
Who’s in it. Struck by Lightning stars Chris Colfer as Carson Phillips, Dermot Mulroney as Neal Phillips, Sarah Hyland as Claire Mathews and Allison Janney as Sheryl Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Struck by Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Struck by Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Struck by Lightning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Struck by Lightning (2012)?
- In US, Struck by Lightning is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Struck by Lightning worth watching?
- Struck by Lightning holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Struck by Lightning?
- Struck by Lightning stars Chris Colfer, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Hyland, Allison Janney and Christina Hendricks.
- When was Struck by Lightning released?
- Struck by Lightning was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.