Firestarter (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2022, Firestarter is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Keith Thomas, running about 94 minutes. “Never play with fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family's location, a mysterious operative is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.
Who’s in it. Firestarter stars Zac Efron as Andy McGee, Michael Greyeyes as John Rainbird, Kurtwood Smith as Dr. Joseph Wanless and Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlie McGee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Firestarter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firestarter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firestarter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firestarter (2022)?
- In US, Firestarter is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firestarter worth watching?
- Firestarter holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firestarter?
- Firestarter stars Zac Efron, Michael Greyeyes, Kurtwood Smith, Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Gloria Reuben.
- When was Firestarter released?
- Firestarter was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.