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Light of Day

121h 47m1987Paul Schrader
IMDb: 5.6/10Rotten: 53%Metacritic: 55/100
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"When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out."

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

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Rock 'n' RollSibling RelationshipParent Child RelationshipClevelandMusicalCancerConflict

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What is Light of Day (1987) about?

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

Who stars in Light of Day?

Light of Day stars Michael J. Fox (Joe Rasnick), Gena Rowlands (Janette Rasnick), Joan Jett (Patti Rasnick), Michael McKean (Bu Montgomery), Thomas G. Waites (Smittie). The film was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Light of Day?

Light of Day has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated 12.

Is Light of Day worth watching?

Light of Day holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Music, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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