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Firestarter
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Firestarter

Fri, May 11, 1984
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, May 11, 1984
GB
  • In CinemasTue, May 15, 1984
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 6, 1984
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jan 7, 1987(cancelled)
  • PhysicalTue, Oct 5, 2004DVD
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 28, 1984
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • David Keith
    David Keith
    as Andrew McGee
  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    as Charlie McGee
  • Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    as Dr. Joseph Wanless
  • Heather Locklear
    Heather Locklear
    as Vicky McGee
  • Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    as Captain Hollister
  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    as John Rainbird
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