Lightning Bug (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Lightning Bug is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Robert Hall, running about 97 minutes. “There are monsters standing in his way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.
Who’s in it. Lightning Bug stars Bret Harrison as Green Graves, Laura Prepon as Angevin Duvet, Kevin Gage as Earl Knight and Ashley Laurence as Jenny Graves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lightning Bug has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Lightning Bug page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightning Bug tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightning Bug (2004)?
- In GB, Lightning Bug 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 Lightning Bug worth watching?
- Lightning Bug holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lightning Bug?
- Lightning Bug stars Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence and Shannon Eubanks.
- When was Lightning Bug released?
- Lightning Bug was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.