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2004•97 min•Drama, Thriller, Horror

Lightning Bug

Is Lightning Bug a Hit or Flop?

FLOP

Is Lightning Bug worth watching? With a rating of 6.3/10, this Drama, Thriller, Horror film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Lightning Bug 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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Top Cast

Bret Harrison
Bret HarrisonGreen Graves
Laura Prepon
Laura PreponAngevin Duvet
Kevin Gage
Kevin GageEarl Knight
Ashley Laurence
Ashley LaurenceJenny Graves
Shannon Eubanks
Shannon EubanksMs. Duvet
Lucas Till
Lucas TillJay Graves
Hal Sparks
Hal SparksDeputy Dale
Josh Todd
Josh ToddRusty Knight
Jonathan Spencer
Jonathan SpencerTony Bennett
Brandon Trost
Brandon TrostSeismograph Drummer (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightning Bug worth watching?

Lightning Bug has received mixed reviews with a 6.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Thriller, Horror movies.

Is Lightning Bug hit or flop?

Lightning Bug has received average ratings (6.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Lightning Bug?

Lightning Bug is a Drama, Thriller, Horror movie that 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...

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