Struck By Lightning Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A personal raincloud can be deadly...

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Last modified: Mar. 20, 2013

Struck By Lightning

Release Date: Friday, January 11, 2013 Limited

Director: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Chris Colfer • Allison Janney • Christina Hendricks • Dermot Mulroney • Sarah Hyland

Not Rated Comedy 1 hr, 30 m

2.94 / 5.0

73% WILL SEE 27% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: High school senior Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot. Demonstrating that life is what happens while you’re busy planning your future, Carson recounts the last few weeks of his life via witty, insightful flashbacks, including a blackmail scheme targeting the popular kids in school that he concocts with his best friend (Rebel Wilson) and a home life that includes a mother (Allison Janneywho’s more interested in the bottle than her son’s future and an estranged father (Dermot Mulroney) who suddenly appears with a pregnant fiancée (Christina Hendricks).

Comedy Teen

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Who stars in Struck By Lightning – Cast List

Chris Colfer
... Carson Phillips

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Allison Janney
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Christina Hendricks
Drive, American Woman
Dermot Mulroney
Night Patrol , Laws of Man
Sarah Hyland
Vampire Academy, The Wedding Year
Rebel Wilson
Juliet & Romeo, Pain and Gain

Who is making Struck By Lightning – Crew List

A look at Struck By Lightning behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brian Dannelly last helmed Saved! and Army Geek. The film's writer Chris Colfer last penned The Land of Stories.

Director: Brian Dannelly
Screenwriter: Chris Colfer
Producers: Rob Aguire
Mia Chang
David Permut

Studios: Tribeca Film
Production Company: Camellia Entertainment
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Production – What we know about the Struck By Lightning

Key Facts

The script is said to capture the spirit of movies penned by the late John Hughes.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2012

Completed

Changed Struck By Lightning movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting began the week of July 17, 2011.

Jul 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: A personal raincloud can be deadly...
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Struck By Lightning Trailers and Clips

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Struck By Lightning Release Date: When was the film released?

Struck By Lightning was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 11 , 2013. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including A Haunted House, Gangster Squad and The Baytown Outlaws. As a limited release, Struck By Lightning was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.