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Struck by Lightning

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.2/10
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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.
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    • Brian Dannelly
    • Chris Colfer
  • Stars
    • Chris Colfer
    • Rebel Wilson
    • Christina Hendricks
    • Brian Dannelly
    • Chris Colfer
  • Stars
    • Chris Colfer
    • Rebel Wilson
    • Christina Hendricks
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    • 52User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
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    Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer
    • Carson Phillips
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Malerie Baggs
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • April
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Neal Phillips
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Sheryl Phillips
    Scott Bailey
    Scott Bailey
    • Officer Murray
    Donna Ann Ward
    • Officer #2
    • (as DonnaAnn Ward)
    Amy Nabors
    • Reporter
    Benjamin Byram
    • Singer #1
    Jonathan Byram
    Jonathan Byram
    • Singer #2
    Frank Noel
    • Pastor
    Luke Lewis
    • Youngest Carson
    Jenny Herrick
    • First Grade Teacher
    Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    • Grandma
    Adam Kolkin
    Adam Kolkin
    • Young Carson
    Jay Malone
    • Algebra Teacher
    Roberto Aguire
    Roberto Aguire
    • Emilio
    Kyle Burch
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      • Chris Colfer
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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.

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    User reviews52

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    10/10
    Colfer definitely outdid himself
    Struck By Lightning was perfect on all levels, I can't believe how much I related to Carson; he is definitely one of my new favourite fictional characters ever. As an aspiring author myself, this film was so inspiring for me in terms of writing, it's really made me want to get out there and achieve my goals and not end up in a terrible life that I don't like. This film, although with the unrealistic storyline, was still so realistic on so many levels and I think this will remain a lifelong favourite of mine. Chris is so talented on so many levels.

    I cannot wait for this to be released on DVD in this country so I can keep it forever.

    As a big fan of his television show, Glee, I immediately fell in love with Chris and his character there. I also, as well as Kurt Hummel, identify myself with Carson so much. I am so glad that I saw this film.
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    • Dec 24, 2012

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2013 (United States)
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Permut Presentations
      • Camellia Entertainment
      • Evil Media Empire
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
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