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Struck by Lightning

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
15K
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Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
After being struck and killed by lightning, a young man recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.
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A high schooler recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.A high schooler recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.A high schooler recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brian Dannelly
  • Writer
    • Chris Colfer
  • Stars
    • Chris Colfer
    • Rebel Wilson
    • Christina Hendricks
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian Dannelly
  • Writer
    • Chris Colfer
  • Stars
    • Chris Colfer
    • Rebel Wilson
    • Christina Hendricks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:16
    Theatrical Version

    Photos130

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    Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Sarah Hyland and Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Dermot Mulroney and Allison Janney in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Rebel Wilson and Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Rebel Wilson in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Dermot Mulroney and Christina Hendricks in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Rebel Wilson and Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Sarah Hyland, Carter Jenkins, Allie Grant, Robbie Amell, Rebel Wilson, Matt Prokop, Ashley Rickards, Chris Colfer, and Roberto Aguire in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Rebel Wilson and Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Struck by Lightning (2012)

    Top cast

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    Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer
    • Carson Phillipsas Carson Phillips
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Malerie Baggsas Malerie Baggs
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Aprilas April
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Neal Phillipsas Neal Phillips
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Sheryl Phillipsas Sheryl Phillips
    Scott Bailey
    Scott Bailey
    • Officer Murrayas Officer Murray
    Donna Ann Ward
    • Officer #2as Officer #2
    • (as DonnaAnn Ward)
    Amy Nabors
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Benjamin Byram
    • Singer #1as Singer #1
    Jonathan Byram
    Jonathan Byram
    • Singer #2as Singer #2
    Frank Noel
    • Pastoras Pastor
    Luke Lewis
    • Youngest Carsonas Youngest Carson
    Jenny Herrick
    • First Grade Teacheras First Grade Teacher
    Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Adam Kolkin
    Adam Kolkin
    • Young Carsonas Young Carson
    Jay Malone
    • Algebra Teacheras Algebra Teacher
    Roberto Aguire
    Roberto Aguire
    • Emilioas Emilio
    Kyle Burch
    • Rileyas Riley
    • Director
      • Brian Dannelly
    • Writer
      • Chris Colfer
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A high school boy, desperate to escape the idiocy of the people in his hometown, tries to create a way in which he can move to New York, attend the college of his dreams and do something other than live in the footsteps of his drunken, divorced mother. Along the way he blackmails his fellow students into contributing to his literary magazine and discovers what it's like to feel accomplished. Does he get accepted into the college of his dreams? Is he going to make a difference and follow his life goal? —Jo J.
    • narration from the grave
    • chin up
    • blackmail
    • high school
    • reference to betty ford
    • 21 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A personal raincloud can be deadly...
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rebel Wilson was cast the day before filming began. Casting director, Michael V. Nicolo, had a dream about her in the role of Malerie and she came in to audition the next day.
    • Goofs
      The modifications of the "Literary magazine submissions" box change when Malerie and Carson speak.
    • Quotes

      Carson Phillips: Because a life without meaning, without drive, without focus, without goals or dreams isn't a life worth living. Life comes at you fast. It runs through your body and tries to escape and be expressed in any way possible. In a way, it's a lot like... lightning.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Conan: What Happens in Vegas Is Typically Pretty Sad (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
      Written by Freddie Perren and Christine Yarian (ASCAP)

      Published by Jobete Co Music Inc.

      Performed by the Byram Brothers

    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not your average Teen movie
    This film wasn't what I was expecting - but still enjoyed it.

    A warning - don't expect it to be like Glee, it won't leave you feeling uplifted at the end. Having seen the trailer and Rebel Wilson, I assumed this was going to be a comedy, but its actually quite tragic and sad - there are few laughs though.

    It actually reminds me of the film 'Orange County' (with Colin Hanks and Jack Black). Carson like Hank's character is trying to escape his difficult family circumstances and go to college and then on to a successful career. Orange County is a little more light hearted though.

    Its a good effort by Chris Colfer and out of all the Glee cast I can see him being the most successful. He could be another Ryan Murphy in the making - only nice.
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    • claire_smyth
    • Dec 24, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Que me Parta un Rayo
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Permut Presentations
      • Camellia Entertainment
      • Evil Media Empire
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,378
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,940
      • Jan 13, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,378
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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