Where to stream

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

ProducersBabyface·Tracey Edmonds

Where to watch

Gaia Amazon Channel

Gaia Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Craig Bolotin

Usher

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Audrey McDonald

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Officer Dante Jackson

Rosario Dawson

Stephanie Williams

Robert Ri'chard

Robert Ri'chard

Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone

Judd Nelson

Fredro Starr

Rodney J. Templeton

Sara Gilbert

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Robert 'Rivers' Tremont

Glynn Turman

Principal Allan Armstrong

Vic Polizos

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 Gaia in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Light It Up on Netflix?

No, Light It Up is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Gaia.

Is Light It Up on Amazon Prime Video?

Light It Up isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, 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 Gaia in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.