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Firestarter

R19841h 54mMark L. Lester
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 50

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"She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!"

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

HorrorScience FictionThriller
FireBased On Novel Or BookTelepathyPsychic PowerGirl PowerPsychic Force

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Frequently asked questions

What is Firestarter (1984) about?

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

Who stars in Firestarter?

Firestarter stars Drew Barrymore (Charlie McGee), David Keith (Andrew McGee), Freddie Jones (Dr. Joseph Wanless), Heather Locklear (Vicky McGee), Martin Sheen (Captain Hollister). The film was directed by Mark L. Lester.

How long is Firestarter?

Firestarter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated R.

Is Firestarter worth watching?

Firestarter holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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