Lightning Bug (2004): Cast & Plot
Lightning Bug is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Robert Hall, starring Bret Harrison as Green Graves, Ashley Laurence and Lucas Till. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Robert Hall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dry County Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lightning Bug About?
The premise of Lightning Bug without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gifted special‑effects makeup artist named Green (Bret Harrison) is trapped in his small Southern hometown, yearning to leave his unhappy life behind. He dreams of breaking into Hollywood, but his path is blocked by a drunken, abusive stepfather, a hostile group of religious zealots intent on destroying his work, and the complicated love of a girl who prefers the simplicity of small‑town life.
Lightning Bug Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- bare chested male
- halloween mask
- mask
- homemade haunted house attraction
- two word title
- overalls
- reference to fangoria
- religion
- halloween
- alcoholic
- abuse
- abortion
Lightning Bug Cast & Characters
Bret Harrison leads the cast as Green Graves, with Ashley Laurence as Jenny Graves and Lucas Till as Jay Graves. Directed by Robert Hall; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Hall
- Bret Harrison as Green Graves
- Ashley Laurence as Jenny Graves
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Lucas Till as Jay Graves - Jonathan Spencer as Tony Bennett
Also Starring in Lightning Bug
· 6 more- Kevin Gage Earl Knight
- Josh Todd Rusty Knight
- Laura Prepon Angevin Duvet
- Shannon Eubanks Ms. Duvet
- Brandon Trost Seismograph Drummer (uncredited)
- Hal Sparks Deputy Dale
Lightning Bug Plot Summary
What happens in Lightning Bug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Single mother Jenny Graves Ashley Laurence decides to restart her life by moving out of Detroit with her two sons, Green Bret Harrison and Jay Lucas Till, to a small rural town in Alabama. The change is meant to be a fresh start, a chance to build stability and a normal routine, but the move also ushers in new pressures and unexpected connections that will pull the family into a world where fear and aspiration coexist.
Full summary
The whole story of Lightning Bug, scene by scene
Lightning Bug Also Known As
Also known as “萤火虫”.
- Also known as
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- 萤火虫
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Lightning Bug FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lightning Bug, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Lightning Bug released?
Lightning Bug was released on April 9, 2004.
Who directed Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug was directed by Robert Hall.
More films by Robert Hall Who is in the cast of Lightning Bug?
Lightning Bug stars Bret Harrison as Green Graves, Ashley Laurence as Jenny Graves and Lucas Till as Jay Graves, among 10 credited actors.
Does Lightning Bug have a post-credit scene?
No. Lightning Bug has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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