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Lightning Bug

Lightning Bug

There are monsters standing in his way.

20046.71h 37mPG-13

Overview

In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.

Directed by Robert Hall
Written by Robert Hall
Produced by Lisa Waugh
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Top Cast

Bret Harrison

Bret Harrison

Green Graves

Laura Prepon

Laura Prepon

Angevin Duvet

Kevin Gage

Kevin Gage

Earl Knight

Ashley Laurence

Ashley Laurence

Jenny Graves

Shannon Eubanks

Shannon Eubanks

Ms. Duvet

Lucas Till

Lucas Till

Jay Graves

Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks

Deputy Dale

Josh Todd

Josh Todd

Rusty Knight

Jonathan Spencer

Jonathan Spencer

Tony Bennett

Brandon Trost

Brandon Trost

Seismograph Drummer (uncredited)

About Lightning Bug

Lightning Bug is a drama, thriller, horror film released in 2004. Directed by Robert Hall, it stars Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage. In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.

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