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Firestarter

11th May 1984
1h 54m
Mark L. Lester

Firestarter is a 1984 Horror Sci-Fi film released on 11th May; Mark L. Lester directed the film which stars Drew Barrymore, David Keith, and Heather Locklear. It was later remade/rebooted as Firestarter in 2022. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $2,080,167 on its budget.

6.5
MetaCritic
50
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
IMDb
6.1

As youths, Andy McGee and his future wife, Vicky, participated in secret experiments, allowing themselves to be subjected to mysterious medical tests. Years later, the couple's daughter, Charlie, begins to exhibit the ability of setting fires solely with her mind. This volatile talent makes the youngster extremely dangerous and soon she becomes a target for the enigmatic agency known as "The Shop."

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:06pm.

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Updated: 17th Jan 2024, 11:01pm

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Remade/Rebooted As

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Stephen King

Firestarter Content Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Smoking

Firestarter Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 0-12
5% 20-29
14% 30-39
14% 40-49
11% 50-59
3% 60-69
51% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

32% Female
68% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

Firestarter FAQ

When was Firestarter released?

Firestarter was released on Friday May 11th, 1984.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Firestarter?

The lead roles are played by Drew Barrymore in the role of Charlie McGee and David Keith in the role of Andy McGee.

How much did Firestarter cost to make?

The budget was $15,000,000.

How much money did Firestarter make?

The worldwide revenue was $17,080,167.

Is Firestarter on Netflix?

No, Firestarter is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Firestarter on Amazon Prime?

No, Firestarter is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Firestarter on Disney Plus?

No, Firestarter is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States