Lightning Bug
“There are monsters standing in his way.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hall
- Original Score
- Jason M. Hall
- Original Title
- Lightning Bug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Dry County Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hall
Robert Hall
Jason M. Hall
Brandon Trost
Joshua Charson
Lisa Waugh
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hall
Director
Robert Hall
Writer
Lisa Waugh
Producer
Jason M. Hall
Original Music Composer
Brandon Trost
Director of Photography
Joshua Charson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Bug
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 directed Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug was directed by Robert Hall.
Who stars in Lightning Bug?
The principal cast of Lightning Bug includes Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence, Shannon Eubanks.
When was Lightning Bug released and how long is it?
Lightning Bug was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Lightning Bug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lightning Bug was composed by Jason M. Hall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).