Light It Up(1999)
Light It Up Synopsis
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.
Light It Up (1999) is a drama and thriller film directed by Craig Bolotin, released on November 4, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker and Rosario Dawson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Craig Bolotin
- Writers:
- Craig Bolotin
- Producers:
- Tracey Edmonds
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Production:
- Edmonds Entertainment Group, Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,985,690
- Status:
- Released
Light It Up (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Light It Up before you stream it.
Light It Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Usher
as Lester Dewitt
Vanessa Williams
as Audrey McDonald
Forest Whitaker
as Officer Dante Jackson
Rosario Dawson
as Stephanie Williams
Robert Ri'chard
as Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
Judd Nelson
as Ken Knowles
Fredro Starr
as Rodney J. Templeton
Sara Gilbert
as Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
as Principal Allan Armstrong
Vic Polizos
as Capt. Monroe
Dale Rivera
as Security Guard (Bob)
Key crew
Directed by Craig Bolotin, written by Craig Bolotin, produced by Tracey Edmonds.
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Light It Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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Light It Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Light It Up online?
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Light It Up (1999) is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Light It Up?
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The main cast of Light It Up (1999) includes Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson and Robert Ri'chard. The film was directed by Craig Bolotin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Light It Up released?
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Light It Up was released on November 4, 1999 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Light It Up worth watching?
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Light It Up (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Light It Up?
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Yes. The official Light It Up trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.