Light the Wick (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 2010, Light the Wick is an adventure and documentary film, running about 72 minutes. “Sparking the flame and watching the world's best athletes blast off.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This winter the TGR crew of athletes and cinematographers captured the most jaw-dropping footage ever witnessed. The team traveled around the world to uncharted destinations, as well as some of their favorite stomping grounds. Follow the crew as they discover the previously unskied big mountain playground of Petersburg, AK, find the best snow Croatia has seen in fifty years, ski deep pillows in undiscovered Italy, hit full throttle riding in British Columbia, and experience epic free-riding at Ripley Creek and North Cascades Heli. Don't miss Sammy Carlson and the Stevens Pass 3D experiment, the first-ever 3D ski segment. The groundbreaking dual RED One slow motion aerial shots will make you want to reach out and touch the action. Light The Wick showcases the most talented and well-rounded athletes in skiing together in one must-see film.

Who’s in it. Light the Wick stars Shroder Baker as Himself, Chris Benchetler, Rachael Burks and Sammy Carlson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Light the Wick has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light the Wick page.

If you liked it. Fans of Light the Wick tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Light the Wick (2010)?
In GB, Light the Wick is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Light the Wick worth watching?
Light the Wick holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Light the Wick?
Light the Wick stars Shroder Baker, Chris Benchetler, Rachael Burks, Sammy Carlson and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
When was Light the Wick released?
Light the Wick was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.