White Lightning (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, White Lightning is an action, drama and crime film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 101 minutes. “Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
Who’s in it. White Lightning stars Burt Reynolds as Bobby "Gator" McKlusky, Bo Hopkins as Ray Boone, Jennifer Billingsley as Lou and Ned Beatty as Sheriff J.C. Connors, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, White Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Lightning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Lightning (1973)?
- In US, White Lightning is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Lightning worth watching?
- White Lightning holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Lightning?
- White Lightning stars Burt Reynolds, Bo Hopkins, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty and Diane Ladd.
- When was White Lightning released?
- White Lightning was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.