Light It Up

19991h 39m6.6(41 votes)

DramaThriller

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. It stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, and Forest Whitaker. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 41 votes.

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Director

Craig Bolotin

Cast

Usher

Lester Dewitt

Vanessa Williams

Audrey McDonald

Forest Whitaker

Officer Dante Jackson

Rosario Dawson

Stephanie Williams

Robert Ri'chard

Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone

Judd Nelson

Ken Knowles

Fredro Starr

Rodney J. Templeton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Light It Up

Where can I watch Light It Up?

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Who stars in Light It Up?

Light It Up stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, and Rosario Dawson, and was directed by Craig Bolotin.

How long is Light It Up?

Light It Up has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did Light It Up come out?

Light It Up was released in 1999.

What genre is Light It Up?

Light It Up is a drama and thriller film.

Is Light It Up worth watching?

Light It Up holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.