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Sparks (2014): Ratings & Plot

Sparks (2014) movie poster

Sparks is a 2014 action thriller directed by Christopher Folino and Todd Burrows. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

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Sparks (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sparks About?

The premise of Sparks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a radioactive meteor's impact, thirteen individuals gain extraordinary abilities, but Ian Sparks feels powerless in comparison. Driven by a desire for justice after the loss of his parents, he confronts New York’s criminal underworld, partnering with the formidable Lady Heavenly. Together, they dismantle the city's criminal network, but a confrontation with a ruthless mastermind leads to devastating consequences, testing their bond and threatening everything they’ve fought for.

Sparks Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • superhero action
  • superhero sci fi
  • criminal
  • pulp
  • superhero
  • based on graphic novel
  • based on comic book
  • based on comic
  • neo noir
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Crew

The Director of Sparks

Directed by Christopher Folino and Todd Burrows.

Ratings

Sparks Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Sparks 4.7/10.

Plot

Sparks Plot Summary

What happens in Sparks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ian Sparks, Chase Williamson, is a man shaped by a devastating childhood—the loss of his parents—that fuels a fierce drive to become a “super.” His mission to chase the nation’s most notorious super-criminal drags him into a dangerous path where triumph and tragedy intertwine, and the hunt gradually erodes his life and reputation as the pursuit unfolds.

During this grueling journey, he teams up with another “super,” Lady Heavenly, Ashley Bell, and together they navigate the moral questions that come with extraordinary gifts while facing a city hungry for heroes and haunted by fingerprints of power.

Full summary

The whole story of Sparks, scene by scene

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Videos

Sparks Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sparks.

Sparks Official HD Trailer 2013 (Directors Todd Burrows, Christopher Folino) Chase Williamson
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sparks?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the lead role of Ian Sparks?

Cars

Cars in Sparks

9 cars on screen, including the 1937 Chevrolet Master De Luxe and the 1936 Chrysler Airstream.

All 9 cars
  • 1937 Chevrolet Master De Luxe in Sparks 1937 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Important role
  • 1936 Chrysler Airstream in Sparks 1936 Chrysler Airstream Important role
  • 1940 Dodge V-Series in Sparks 1940 Dodge V-Series Important role
  • 1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe in Sparks 1946 Plymouth Special De Luxe Important role

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FAQ

Sparks FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sparks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sparks?

Sparks runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Sparks released?

Sparks was released on March 7, 2014.

Who directed Sparks?

Sparks was directed by Christopher Folino and Todd Burrows.

How is Sparks rated?

Sparks has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 48% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Sparks have a post-credit scene?

No. Sparks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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