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Light It Up (1999): movie guide
Light It Up (1999) is a Drama, Thriller running about 99 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 42 votes. Notable cast includes Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-11-04
- Runtime: 99 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-11-04
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What is Light It Up about?
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.
Cast highlights
Light It Up features Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'chard, Judd Nelson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-11-04. Runtime: 99 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (42 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Light It Up on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Light It Up?
- Light It Up is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Light It Up?
- Light It Up runs about 99 minutes.
- Who stars in Light It Up?
- Cast highlights include Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'chard, Judd Nelson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Light It Up?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Light It Up?
- Open the Light It Up page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
