Light Up the Night (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Light Up the Night is an action, science fiction and music film directed by Matt Sundin, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Light Up the Night is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic control tower, while local band The Protomen take the stage amidst the action, inciting unrest as they narrate the struggle.
Who’s in it. Light Up the Night stars James Ransone as Joe, Laine Rettmer as Emily, Joel Nagle as Dr. Albert Wily and Elan Even as Sid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Light Up the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light Up the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light Up the Night 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 Light Up the Night (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Light Up the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Light Up the Night worth watching?
- Light Up the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light Up the Night?
- Light Up the Night stars James Ransone, Laine Rettmer, Joel Nagle, Elan Even and Adam Griffith.
- When was Light Up the Night released?
- Light Up the Night was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.