Firestarter (2022)

Never play with fire.

Firestarter (2022) poster

For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family's location, a mysterious operative is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.

Director: Keith Thomas
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
Cinematography: Karim Hussain
Editing: Timothy Alverson
Production: Blumhouse Productions, Weed Road Pictures, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds

Keywords

fire, based on novel or book, telepathy, coming of age, secret government organization, psychic power, psychic, female magician, supernatural power, psychic force, lighthearted, pyrokinesis

Trailer

Firestarter Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firestarter about?
For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family's location, a mysterious operative is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Keith Thomas.
Who stars in Firestarter?
Firestarter stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Zac Efron, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Greyeyes, Gloria Reuben.
How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Firestarter?
Firestarter is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Firestarter?
Firestarter had a budget of $12M.
How much did Firestarter gross?
Firestarter grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Firestarter produced?
Firestarter was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Firestarter?
The themes of Firestarter include: Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds.