Lightning in a Bottle (2004): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Lightning in a Bottle is a 2004 music documentary directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Solomon Burke, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown and James Blood Ulmer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $201,711 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lightning in a Bottle About?
The premise of Lightning in a Bottle without spoilers.
A celebrated gathering of iconic musicians takes place at Radio City Music Hall to honor the enduring legacy of blues music. The film documents their performances, rehearsals, and glimpses into their lives backstage, creating a vibrant portrait of American musical heritage. Through captivating footage, it explores the soulful connection between generations of artists and the power of the blues.
Lightning in a Bottle Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- historical event
- blues music
- radio city music hall manhattan new york city
Where to Watch Lightning in a Bottle
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Lightning in a Bottle Cast
Solomon Burke leads the cast, with Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown and James Blood Ulmer. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
Lightning in a Bottle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lightning in a Bottle 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 73% User score
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Lightning in a Bottle Box Office
Lightning in a Bottle grossed $201,711 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$201.7K
- US & Canada
- $201.7K
Lightning in a Bottle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lightning in a Bottle.
Lightning in a Bottle Also Known As
Also known as “ברקים בבקבוק”.
- Also known as
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- ברקים בבקבוק
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Movies Like Lightning in a Bottle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shine a Light, Fire Music and The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins.
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Shine a Light 2008 -
Fire Music 2021 -
The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins 1968 -
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I Am the Blues 2017 -
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Lightning in a Bottle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lightning in a Bottle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lightning in a Bottle?
Lightning in a Bottle runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Lightning in a Bottle released?
Lightning in a Bottle was released on October 22, 2004.
Who directed Lightning in a Bottle?
Lightning in a Bottle was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of Lightning in a Bottle?
Lightning in a Bottle stars Solomon Burke, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown and James Blood Ulmer.
Where can I watch Lightning in a Bottle?
In the US, Lightning in a Bottle is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Lightning in a Bottle make at the box office?
Lightning in a Bottle grossed $201,711 worldwide.
How is Lightning in a Bottle rated?
Lightning in a Bottle has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Lightning in a Bottle have a post-credit scene?
No. Lightning in a Bottle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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