Light of Day(1987)
When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.
Light of Day Synopsis
Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Light of Day (1987) is a music and drama film directed by Paul Schrader, released on February 6, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett and Michael McKean. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Schrader
- Writers:
- Paul Schrader
- Producers:
- Keith Barish, Rob Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Keith Barish Productions, Taft Entertainment Pictures
- Revenue:
- $10,489,617
- Status:
- Released
Light of Day (1987) Trailer
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Light of Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael J. Fox
as Joe Rasnick
Gena Rowlands
as Janette Rasnick
Joan Jett
as Patti Rasnick
Michael McKean
as Bu Montgomery
Thomas G. Waites
as Smittie
Cherry Jones
as Cindy Montgomery
Michael Dolan
as Gene Bodine
Paul J. Harkins
as Billy Tettore
Billy L. Sullivan
as Benji Rasnick
Jason Miller
as Benjamin Rasnick
Tom Irwin
as Reverend Ansley
- Jerry Gideon
Jerry Gideon
as Sean
Key crew
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Paul Schrader, produced by Keith Barish and Rob Cohen.
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Light of Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 60 ratings.
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Light of Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Light of Day online?
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Light of Day (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Light of Day?
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The main cast of Light of Day (1987) includes Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett, Michael McKean and Thomas G. Waites. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Light of Day released?
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Light of Day was released on February 6, 1987 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Light of Day worth watching?
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Light of Day (1987) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Light of Day?
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Yes. The official Light of Day trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.