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Firestarter

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

1984 · R · 1h 54m

Directed by Mark L. Lester

6.3

TMDB audience score
806 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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?

Where to watch

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Drew Barrymore
    Charlie McGee

  • David Keith
    Andrew McGee

  • Freddie Jones
    Dr. Joseph Wanless

  • Heather Locklear
    Vicky McGee

  • Martin Sheen
    Captain Hollister

  • George C. Scott
    John Rainbird

  • Art Carney
    Irv Manders

  • Louise Fletcher
    Norma Manders

  • Moses Gunn
    Dr. Pynchot

  • Antonio Fargas
    Taxi Driver

  • Drew Snyder
    Orville Jamieson

  • Curtis Credel
    Bates

  • Keith Colbert
    Mayo

  • Dick Warlock
    Knowles

  • Jeff Ramsey
    Steinowitz

  • Jack Magner
    Young Serviceman

  • Lisa Anne Barnes
    Serviceman's Girlfriend

  • Larry Sprinkle
    Security Guard