Black Lightning (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Black Lightning is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Dmitry Kiselev, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Black Lightning is a Russian superhero film about a Moscow University student who discovers that his otherwise unremarkable car can fly. After his father is attacked, he decides to use the car to fight crime and becomes the city's defender against an evil millionaire.
Who’s in it. Black Lightning stars Grigoriy Dobrygin as Dima, Ekaterina Vilkova as Nastya, Ivan Zhidkov as Max and Viktor Verzhbitskiy as Viktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Black Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Lightning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Lightning (2009)?
- In US, Black Lightning is available to 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 Black Lightning worth watching?
- Black Lightning holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Lightning?
- Black Lightning stars Grigoriy Dobrygin, Ekaterina Vilkova, Ivan Zhidkov, Viktor Verzhbitskiy and Yekaterina Vasilyeva.
- When was Black Lightning released?
- Black Lightning was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.