White Lightnin' (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, White Lightnin' is a thriller and drama film directed by Dominic Murphy, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
Who’s in it. White Lightnin' stars Edward Hogg as Jesco White, Carrie Fisher as Cilla, Stephanie Astalos-Jones as Birty Mae and Kirk Bovill as Long, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, White Lightnin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Lightnin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Lightnin' tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Lightnin' (2009)?
- In US, White Lightnin' is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Lightnin' worth watching?
- White Lightnin' holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Lightnin'?
- White Lightnin' stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Stephanie Astalos-Jones, Kirk Bovill and Stephen Lester.
- When was White Lightnin' released?
- White Lightnin' was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.