Firestarter
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Firestarter

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.

Released
2022
Runtime
94 min
Rating
R
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$15M
Status
Released
Daily update · June 18, 2026

Firestarter ranks #4,332 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.3. It peaked at #744 of all time (Apr 30 - May 29, 2022). It ranks #3,902 over the past 365 days.

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