Screen Rant

Firestarter

R

Movie

94 minutes

May 13th, 2022
DIRECTOR:

Keith Thomas

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DISTRIBUTOR:

Universal Pictures

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

94 minutes

DIRECTOR:

Keith Thomas

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DISTRIBUTOR:

Universal Pictures

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

94 minutes

  • Cast Placeholder Image
    Sydney Lemmon
  • Headshot Of Gloria Reuben
    Gloria Reuben
  • Headshot Of Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

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Synopsis

Firestarter is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name, adapted from the Stephen King novel. The film, released theatrically to the Peacock streaming service, follows the story of Andy and Vicky, who undergo a clinical trial that gives them superhuman abilities. Andy is telepathic; Vicky is telekinetic. Years later, their daughter Charlie proves to be far more powerful, with volatile pyrokinetic abilities. At the same time, Charlie and her family are on the run from The Shop, a secret government agency that is hunting Charlie.


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Cast(7)

Cast Placeholder Image
Sydney Lemmon
Headshot Of Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
Headshot Of Kurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith
Cast Placeholder Image
Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Zac Efron
Headshot Of Michael Greyeyes In The Film Independent Spirit Awards
Michael Greyeyes
John Beasley

Images(8)

Actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlie in Firestarter.
Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlie looking angry in Firestarter 2022.
Imagery from Firestarter (1984) and The Dark Half a young drew barrymore with her hair sprayed out
Zac Efron's Andy holding Charlie's hand in Firestarter
Drew Barrymore standing in front of flames in Firestarter
A girl screaming in Firestarter
Firestarter Review: Unambitious Stephen King Remake Lacks Horror & Thrills
4/10

Firestarter is a dull rehash of material viewers are likely already familiar with and which was done better the first time around.

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