Movie

Firestarter

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

★ 6.3(765)19841h 54m

Firestarter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mark L. Lester
Release date: 1984-05-11
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $17,080,167
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The De Laurentiis Company

Firestarter — trailer

About Firestarter

Firestarter is a 1984 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Mark L. Lester, starring David Keith, Drew Barrymore and Freddie Jones. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 765 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Firestarter in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

David Keith

Andrew McGee

Drew Barrymore

Charlie 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

Themes & keywords

firebased on novel or booktelepathypsychic powergirl powerpsychic force

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Firestarter in United States?+

In United States, Firestarter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Firestarter on Netflix?+

Firestarter is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Firestarter?+

Firestarter has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Firestarter?+

Firestarter stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear and Martin Sheen.

When did Firestarter come out?+

Firestarter is a 1984 movie directed by Mark L. Lester.

What genre is Firestarter?+

Firestarter is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed Firestarter?+

Firestarter was directed by Mark L. Lester.