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Firestarter (1984)

R · 1984-05-11 · 1h 54m · EN
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Will she have the power... to survive?

As youths, Andy McGee and his future wife, Vicky, participated in secret experiments, allowing themselves to be subjected to mysterious medical tests. Years later, the couple's daughter, Charlie, begins to exhibit the ability of setting fires solely with her mind. This volatile talent makes the youngster extremely dangerous and soon she becomes a target for the enigmatic agency known as "The Shop."

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Mark L. LesterDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$17.1M

Media

▶ Charlene▶ Firestarter Trailer 1984▶ Firestarter TV trailer 1984

Top billed cast

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David KeithDavid KeithAndrew 'Andy' McGeeDrew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreCharlene 'Charlie' McGeeFreddie JonesFreddie JonesDoctor Joseph WanlessHeather LocklearHeather LocklearVictoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGeeMartin SheenMartin SheenCaptain HollisterGeorge C. ScottGeorge C. ScottJohn RainbirdArt CarneyArt CarneyIrv MandersLouise FletcherLouise FletcherNorma MandersMoses GunnMoses GunnDr. PynchotAntonio FargasAntonio FargasTaxi DriverDrew SnyderDrew SnyderOrville JamiesonCurtis CredelCurtis CredelBates

Keywords

Based on novel or bookFireTelepathyIntelligenceCollegePsychic powerGirl powerPsychic force

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Fire · TelepathyDirector preference168245Actor preference56806 · 20709 · 144244Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about Firestarter

What is Firestarter about?

As youths, Andy McGee and his future wife, Vicky, participated in secret experiments, allowing themselves to be subjected to mysterious medical tests. Years later, the couple's daughter, Charlie, begins to exhibit the ability of setting fires solely with her mind. This volatile talent makes the youngster extremely dangerous and soon she becomes a target for the enigmatic agency known as "The Shop."

How long is Firestarter?

Firestarter has a runtime of 114 minutes.