Lightning Bug
"There are monsters standing in his way."
Overview
In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.
Lightning Bug at a glance
Lightning Bug is a 2004 drama and thriller film directed by Robert Hall, starring Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon and Kevin Gage. It runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 from 24 votes.
You can stream Lightning Bug on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. If you enjoy it, try Caged, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us and Barron's Cove next.
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