Firestarter is a science fiction thriller film based on Stephen King's 1980 novel of the same name. The story revolves around a young girl named Charlie McGee, who possesses pyrokinesis, the ability to start fires with her mind. Charlie becomes a target for a secret government agency called The Shop, which seeks to exploit her power for their own nefarious purposes. As Charlie and her father go on the run, they must try to evade capture and protect themselves from those who wish to control her dangerous abilities. The film explores themes of government manipulation and the destructive power of human experimentation.