Saved By The Light (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1995, Saved By The Light is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 96 minutes. “His life was over... so they thought.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A mean, loud-mouthed town bully is talking on the phone one night during a lightning storm when, in a freak occurrence, a bolt of lightning strikes a telephone pole, travels down the phone wires and hits him. He is declared clinically dead, but miraculously recovers shortly thereafter--with a completely new personality and, he claims, the ability to communicate with the dead.

Who’s in it. Saved By The Light stars Eric Roberts as Dannion Brinkley, Don McManus as Dr. Raymond Moody, K Callan as Dannion's Mother and Lynette Walden as Casey Brinkley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Saved By The Light 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 Saved By The Light page.

If you liked it. Fans of Saved By The Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Saved By The Light (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saved By The Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Saved By The Light worth watching?
Saved By The Light holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Saved By The Light?
Saved By The Light stars Eric Roberts, Don McManus, K Callan, Lynette Walden and Amber Elias.
When was Saved By The Light released?
Saved By The Light was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.