Light of Day (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Light of Day is a drama and music film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 107 minutes. “When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Who’s in it. Light of Day stars Michael J. Fox as Joe Rasnick, Gena Rowlands as Janette Rasnick, Joan Jett as Patti Rasnick and Michael McKean as Bu Montgomery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Light of Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light of Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light of Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light of Day (1987)?
- In US, Light of Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Light of Day worth watching?
- Light of Day holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light of Day?
- Light of Day stars Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett, Michael McKean and Thomas G. Waites.
- When was Light of Day released?
- Light of Day was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.