Firestarter (1984) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action
Firestarter (1984) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Firestarter Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
Firestarter Plot Synopsis:
Andrew and Vicky McGee met while earning money as guinea pigs for an experiment at college. The experiment was shrouded in suspicion and mystery, and seemed to be related to psychic abilities. The two were married and had a daughter, Charlie, who has the ability to start fires by merely thinking about it, also known as pyrokinesis. Naturally, the government takes a great interest in Charlie, and operatives from the secret department known as "The Shop" want to quarantine and study her.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.
Tagline: She has the power . . . an evil destructive force.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!Official Trailer
Firestarter Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
Nominations: 3
What is Firestarter Streaming On?
Firestarter is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Firestarter Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Mar 14, 2017
Writers: Stephen King, Stanley Mann
Producers: Frank Capra Jr., Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Editors: David Rawlins, Ronald Sanders
Trending in Movies:
Whistle (2025), Forgive Us All (2025), Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025), 28 Years Later: The Bone… (2026), 28 Years Later (2025), We Bury the Dead (2024), Strange Harvest: Occult Murder… (2024), Bring Her Back (2025), Parvulos (2024), and ZombieCON Vol. 1 (2024)
Check Out the Best Horror Movies of 2026 You Must See!
Check out more movies that start with F and movies from 1984. Also, you can find more thriller movies that start with F. Also, here are some more sci-fi movies that start with F.
More: Must See New Horror Movies in 2026!(12) Movie Recommendations
Similar Movies to Firestarter (1984)(Click to Expand)
- Christine (1983) / (read Christine (1983) review)
- The Dead Zone (1983) / (read The Dead Zone (1983) review)
- Children of the Corn (1984) / (read Children of the Corn (1984) review)
- Creepshow (1982) / (read Creepshow (1982) review)
- Cujo (1983) / (read Cujo (1983) review)
- Thinner (1996) / (read Thinner (1996) review)
- Silver Bullet (1985) / (read Silver Bullet (1985) review)
- Cat's Eye (1985) / (read Cat's Eye (1985) review)
- Needful Things (1993)
- The Dark Half (1993) / (read The Dark Half (1993) review)
- Sometimes They Come Back…
- The Night Flier (1997) / (read The Night Flier (1997) review)
Firestarter (1984) Cast (Click to Expand)
Firestarter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Keith | ... | Andrew ''Andy'' McGee |
| Drew Barrymore | ... | Charlene ''Charlie'' McGee |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Doctor Joseph Wanless |
| Heather Locklear | ... | Victoria ''Vicky'' Tomlinson McGee |
| Martin Sheen | ... | Captain Hollister |
| George C. Scott | ... | John Rainbird |
| Art Carney | ... | Irv Manders |
| Louise Fletcher | ... | Norma Manders |
| Moses Gunn | ... | Doctor Pynchot |
| Antonio Fargas | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Drew Snyder | ... | Orville Jamieson |
| Curtis Credel | ... | Bates |
| Keith Colbert | ... | Mayo |
| Dick Warlock | ... | Knowles (as Richard Warlock) |
| Jeff Ramsey | ... | Steinowitz |
| Jack Magner | ... | Young Serviceman |
| Lisa Anne Barnes | ... | Serviceman''s Girlfriend |
| Larry Sprinkle | ... | Security Guard |
| Cassandra Ward-Freeman | ... | Woman in Stall |
| Scott R. Davis | ... | Bearded Student |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Keith (b. May 8, 1954) – Andrew ''Andy'' McGee
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Drew Barrymore (b. February 22, 1975) – Charlene ''Charlie'' McGee
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Freddie Jones, as Doctor Joseph Wanless, passed away at age 91 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Freddy Jones | Frederick Jones | Frederick Jons - Heather Locklear (b. September 25, 1961) – Victoria ''Vicky'' Tomlinson McGee
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Martin Sheen (b. August 3, 1940) – Captain Hollister
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - George C. Scott, as John Rainbird, passed away at age 71 in Westlake Village, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: George Campbell Scott - Art Carney – Irv Manders
- Louise Fletcher (b. July 22, 1934) – Norma Manders
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Moses Gunn, as Doctor Pynchot, passed away at age 64 in Guilford, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Libra - Antonio Fargas (b. August 14, 1946) – Taxi Driver
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Huggy Bear - Drew Snyder (b. September 25, 1946) – Orville Jamieson
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Curtis Credel – Bates
- Keith Colbert – Mayo
- Dick Warlock (b. February 5, 1940) – Knowles (as Richard Warlock)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Dick Leming | Richard E. Warlock | Richard Warlock - Jeff Ramsey – Steinowitz
Also known as: Jeff Ramsay | Jeff 'Thud' Ramsey
Source: IMDB, Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes, HellHorror.com fans like you!