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Where to watch Light It Up (1999) tonight

Light It Up (1999) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 42 TMDB members. On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.

Runtime
1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Released
November 4, 1999
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 42 votes
Director
Craig Bolotin
Starring
Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Gaia Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Light It Up?
Light It Up is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Light It Up rated?
Light It Up is rated R in the US.
Is Light It Up a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Light It Up?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Gaia Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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