How long is Firestarter?

Firestarter is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Firestarter rated?

Firestarter is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Firestarter?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Firestarter (1984) tonight

Firestarter (1984) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 807 TMDB members. Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

Runtime: 1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: May 11, 1984
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 807 votes
Director: Mark L. Lester
Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Keith, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription).

Questions people ask

How long is Firestarter?: Firestarter is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Firestarter rated?: Firestarter is rated R in the US.
Is Firestarter a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Firestarter?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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