Movie

Light It Up

★ 6.7(38)19991h 39m

Light It Up is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Light It Up

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Good to know

Director: Craig Bolotin
Release date: 1999-11-04
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $5,985,690
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Edmonds Entertainment Group

Light It Up — trailer

About Light It Up

Light It Up is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Craig Bolotin, starring Usher, Vanessa Williams and Forest Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Light It Up in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.

Cast

Usher

Lester Dewitt

Vanessa Williams

Audrey McDonald

Forest Whitaker

Officer Dante Jackson

Rosario Dawson

Stephanie Williams

Robert Ri'chard

Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone

Judd Nelson

Ken Knowles

Fredro Starr

Rodney J. Templeton

Sara Gilbert

Lynn Sabatini

Clifton Collins Jr.

Robert 'Rivers' Tremont

Glynn Turman

Principal Allan Armstrong

Vic Polizos

Capt. Monroe

Dale Rivera

Security Guard (Bob)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Light It Up in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Light It Up on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Light It Up on Netflix?+

Light It Up is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Light It Up?+

Light It Up has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Light It Up?+

Light It Up stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson and Robert Ri'chard.

When did Light It Up come out?+

Light It Up is a 1999 movie directed by Craig Bolotin.

What genre is Light It Up?+

Light It Up is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Light It Up?+

Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin.