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Firestarter

6.319841h 54mRMovieHorrorScience FictionThriller

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?

DirectorMark L. Lester
WriterStanley Mann
ProducersFrank Capra, Jr.·Dino De Laurentiis

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Paramount Plus EssentialParamount Plus Essential
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Cast · Directed by Mark L. Lester

DBDrew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Charlie McGee
DKDavid Keith
David Keith
Andrew McGee
FJFreddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Dr. Joseph Wanless
HLHeather Locklear
Heather Locklear
Vicky McGee
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Captain Hollister
GSGeorge C. Scott
George C. Scott
John Rainbird
ACArt Carney
Art Carney
Irv Manders
LFLouise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Norma Manders
MGMoses Gunn
Moses Gunn
Dr. Pynchot
AFAntonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
Taxi Driver
DSDrew Snyder
Drew Snyder
Orville Jamieson
CC
Curtis Credel
Bates

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Firestarter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Firestarter?

Firestarter is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Firestarter on Netflix?

No, Firestarter is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential.

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