Light and the Sufferer (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Light and the Sufferer is a drama and science fiction film directed by Christopher Peditto, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem's genre-bending coming-of-age story, which follows two estranged brothers as they try to leave New York City for a new life in California only to find their plans--and lives--being forever changed by the appearance of a mysterious alien.
Who’s in it. Light and the Sufferer stars Paul Dano as Don (AKA: Light) and Michael Esper as Paul.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Light and the Sufferer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light and the Sufferer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light and the Sufferer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light and the Sufferer (2008)?
- In GB, Light and the Sufferer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Light and the Sufferer worth watching?
- Light and the Sufferer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light and the Sufferer?
- Light and the Sufferer stars Paul Dano and Michael Esper.
- When was Light and the Sufferer released?
- Light and the Sufferer was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.