Why watch Lights Out
A strong, reliable pick for tonight. Delivers exactly what you'd expect from the genre with solid execution. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and let the opening scene pull you in — this one earns your evening. Expect the kind of story that lingers after the credits roll, the kind you'll want to text a friend about before bed.
— The What2Watch desk · US
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The story
A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just-released ex-con, pitting him against corrupt cops and hired killers now gunning for him and all those he cares about.
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MovieGuys4.0Feb 20, 2024
Comes across as an unconvincing remake of the Jean Claude Van Damme movie Lionhart, from 1990. Van Damme was in his prime when he made this film. The idea of him as an up and coming fighter made sense.Not so much so, in this reviewers estimation, when the lead character is a 58 year old "street fighter." Its a shame too, as I really like Frank Grillo. In any case, unsurprisingly, the fight scenes feel awkward…Show more
By the numbers
Rating
7.0/10
Runtime
1h 30m
Year
2024
Votes
148
Top cast
Frank Grillo
Michael 'Duffy' Duffield
Mekhi Phifer
Max Bomer
Jaime King
Detective Ellen Ridgway
Dermot Mulroney
Sage Parker
Scott Adkins
Don 'The Reaper' Richter
Amaury Nolasco
Fosco
Donald Cerrone
Carter
JuJu Chan
Lynx
Justin Furstenfeld
Stan 'The Man' Lazare
Paul Sloan
Detective Kincaid
Erica Peeples
Rachel Bomer
Kevin Gage
Poe
BB
Brandon Burrows
Riggs
JR
Jailyn Rae
Hannah Bomer
Robert Laenen
Ford
JC
Jeff Chassler
Dealer Rufus
Mary Christina Brown
Blankenbaker
Jessica Medina
Valentina
Bryan McGowan
Biker
Cub Swanson
Tattoo Fighter
Jay Hieron
Santiago
TW
Tyler Wombles
Carter Sparing Partner
Brenna Otts
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