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Light It Up

6.619991h 39mRMovieDramaThriller

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.

DirectorCraig Bolotin
WriterCraig Bolotin
ProducersTracey Edmonds·Babyface

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Craig Bolotin

UUsher
Usher
Lester Dewitt
VWVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Audrey McDonald
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Officer Dante Jackson
RDRosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson
Stephanie Williams
RRRobert Ri'chard
Robert Ri'chard
Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
JNJudd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Ken Knowles
FSFredro Starr
Fredro Starr
Rodney J. Templeton
SGSara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert
Lynn Sabatini
CJClifton Collins Jr.
Clifton Collins Jr.
Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
GTGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Principal Allan Armstrong
VPVic Polizos
Vic Polizos
Capt. Monroe
DRDale Rivera
Dale Rivera
Security Guard (Bob)

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Light It Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Light It Up?

Light It Up is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Light It Up on Netflix?

No, Light It Up is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Light It Up on Amazon Prime Video?

Light It Up isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Light It Up for free?

Light It Up is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.