Hit by Lightning (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2014, Hit by Lightning is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Ricky Blitt, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ricky Miller, a 40-something restaurant manager and aspiring writer is desperately looking for love. Danita is looking for someone to kill her celebrity husband. When their worlds collide on an online dating site, Ricky is ecstatic he has found the woman of his dreams. Now all that stands between him and true love is how to get away with murder.
Who’s in it. Hit by Lightning stars Stephanie Szostak as Danita, Jon Cryer as Ricky Miller, Will Sasso as Seth and Jed Rees as Ben Jacobs / Rabbai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hit by Lightning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Indie Club Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hit by Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hit by Lightning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hit by Lightning (2014)?
- In US, Hit by Lightning is available to stream on Indie Club Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hit by Lightning worth watching?
- Hit by Lightning holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Hit by Lightning?
- Hit by Lightning stars Stephanie Szostak, Jon Cryer, Will Sasso, Jed Rees and Nathaly Thibault.
- When was Hit by Lightning released?
- Hit by Lightning was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.