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Cast
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  • Chris Colfer

    Chris Colfer

    Carson Phillips

  • Allison Janney

    Allison Janney

    Sheryl Phillips

  • Christina Hendricks

    Christina Hendricks

    April

  • Dermot Mulroney

    Dermot Mulroney

    Neal Phillips

  • Polly Bergen

    Polly Bergen

    Grandma

  • Sarah Hyland

    Sarah Hyland

    Claire Mathews

  • Angela Kinsey

    Angela Kinsey

    Counselor

  • Rebel Wilson

    Rebel Wilson

    Malerie Baggs

Credits
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  • Brian Dannelly

    Brian Dannelly

    Director

  • Chris Colfer

    Chris Colfer

    Screenwriter

  • David Permut

    David Permut

    Producer

  • Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

    Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

    Producer

  • Mia Chang

    Mia Chang

    Producer

  • Steve Longi

    Steve Longi

    Co-Producer

  • Mark Moran

    Mark Moran

    Co-Producer

  • Monica Aguirre Diez Barroso

    Monica Aguirre Diez Barroso

    Co-Producer

Latest News

  1. Why Most People Will See Chris Colfer's Movie 'Struck by Lightning' on Video

    Why Most People Will See Chris Colfer's Movie 'Struck by Lightning' on Video

    5:30 am PST 1/16/2013
    • Alex Ben Block
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    The movie wasn’t impressive in its theatrical opening, but the producers say that isn’t important. The new business model is all about the digital READ MORE

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  2. 'Struck by Lightning' Premiere: Chris Colfer, Rebel Wilson, Sarah Hyland Celebrate the Film

    'Struck by Lightning' Premiere: Chris Colfer, Rebel Wilson, Sarah Hyland Celebrate the Film

    5:04 pm PST 1/7/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
    • Kyleen James
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    The coming-of-age film hits theaters on Jan. 11. READ MORE

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  3. Chris Colfer Celebrates 'Struck By Lightning' Premiere With Friends, Family and 'Glee' Co-Stars

    Chris Colfer Celebrates 'Struck By Lightning' Premiere With Friends, Family and 'Glee' Co-Stars

    12:21 pm PST 1/7/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The 22-year-old, who wrote, produced and stars in the indie, partied alongside Darren Criss and Harry Shum, Jr. in Hollywood on Sunday night. READ MORE

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  4. 'Struck by Lightning' Trailer

    12:00 am PDT 11/2/2012
    • Daniel Reynoso
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    Chris Colfer stars in the the new trailer for 'Struck by Lightning'. READ MORE

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  5. AFM 2012: Lightning Closes Multiple Territories for Chris Colfer's 'Struck by Lightning'

    AFM 2012: Lightning Closes Multiple Territories for Chris Colfer's 'Struck by Lightning'

    3:33 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The “Glee” actor wrote and stars in the comedy, featuring Rebel Wilson and Christina Hendricks. READ MORE

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  6. Risky Business
    Tribeca Film Picks Up Chris Colfer's High School Comedy 'Struck by Lightning'

    Tribeca Film Picks Up Chris Colfer's High School Comedy 'Struck by Lightning'

    1:10 pm PDT 6/19/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The film starring Allison Janney and Christina Hendricks, will be released later this year. READ MORE

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  7. Cannes 2012: Lightning Entertainment Takes International Rights to Chris Colfer's 'Struck by Lightning'

    Cannes 2012: Lightning Entertainment Takes International Rights to Chris Colfer's 'Struck by Lightning'

    4:23 pm PDT 4/26/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The high school-set comedy is one of five new titles that the sales company will be offering at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. READ MORE

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  8. Chris Colfer on Christina Hendricks: She's a 'Disney Princess in Human Form'

    4:55 pm PDT 9/13/2011
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    The "Glee" actor worked with the "Mad Men" co-star in his feature screenwriting debut, "Struck By Lightning." READ MORE

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Summary

After being struck and killed by lightning a teenager tells the story of how he blackmailed classmates to help him publish a magazine.

Company Info

  • Tribeca Films Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Permut Presentations Production Company
  • Evil Media Empire Production Company