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Light It Up (1999) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Light It Up at a Glance
Light It Up is a 1999 drama and thriller film helmed by Craig Bolotin, starring Usher, Vanessa Williams and Forest Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes and came out on November 4, 1999. Light It Up is rated 6.6/10 by TMDB users across 41 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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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
Sara Gilbert
Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
Principal Allan Armstrong
Vic Polizos
Capt. Monroe
Dale Rivera
Security Guard (Bob)
Frequently Asked Questions About Light It Up
What is the release date of Light It Up?
Light It Up was released on November 4, 1999.
How long is Light It Up?
Light It Up runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Light It Up?
Light It Up stars Usher as Lester Dewitt, Vanessa Williams as Audrey McDonald, Forest Whitaker as Officer Dante Jackson and Rosario Dawson as Stephanie Williams. The cast also includes Robert Ri'chard, Judd Nelson, Fredro Starr and Sara Gilbert.
Who directed Light It Up?
Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin. The screenplay is credited to Craig Bolotin.
What kind of movie is Light It Up?
Light It Up is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and thriller.
What is Light It Up rated?
Light It Up is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.6/10 from 41 votes.
Where can I watch the Light It Up trailer?
You can watch the trailer for Light It Up, "90s Week: Light It Up (Theatrical Trailer)", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Light It Up?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Light It Up include The Good Neighbor (2022), Tyler Perry's Duplicity (2025), A Dry White Season (1989), Lockdown (2000) and The Devil You Know (2022).
Can I stream the full movie of Light It Up on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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