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Lightning Bug

6.6/10
TMDB24 votes
Original: 97 min

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.

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About Lightning Bug

There are monsters standing in his way.

Lightning Bug (2004) is a film in the drama, thriller, horror genres. Directed by . The cast includes Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence.

Released
Original language
Runtime
97 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Dry County Films
Directors
Writers
Robert Hall

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What is Lightning Bug 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 stars in Lightning Bug?

Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence, Shannon Eubanks, Lucas Till. See the cast cards above for character names.

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