Lightning Rod (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2004, Lightning Rod is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Tun (Choosak Lamsook) and Tao (Somchai Kemglad) are good buddies. One night at a karaoke pub, Tun falls for Nok who is a mafia's girl. Nok disappears after the night. Tun's trying to find her with the help from Tao. But things go upside-down when they have to kidnap a girl for money and almost trap themselves in their own plan. The two good buddies have to find a way to survive.

Who’s in it. Lightning Rod stars Choosak Iamsook as Tun, Somchai Kemglad as Tao, Ornjira Lamwilai and Pitchanart Sakakorn as Nok, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lightning Rod has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lightning Rod page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lightning Rod tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lightning Rod (2004)?
In US, Lightning Rod is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lightning Rod worth watching?
Lightning Rod holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lightning Rod?
Lightning Rod stars Choosak Iamsook, Somchai Kemglad, Ornjira Lamwilai, Pitchanart Sakakorn and Philip Wilson.
When was Lightning Rod released?
Lightning Rod was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.