---
title: "Ignition"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ignition-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58421
imdb_id: "tt0247419"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ignition (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ignition-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Ignition" (2002).
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Ignition (2002). US Release: 04/22/2003. Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller. Runtime: 1h 39m. Tagline: He thought he was protecting her life. Instead he was saving the world. Synopsis: A web of intrigue and conspiracy lies beneath the euphoria as the U.S. is about to put a man on the moon for the first time in over thirty years.
Source [2]: Synopsis: A web of intrigue and conspiracy lies beneath the euphoria as the U.S. is about to put a man on the moon for the first time in over thirty years.
Source [3]: Ignition is a 2001 action film written by William Davies and directed by Yves Simoneau.
Source [4]: Ignition: Directed by Yves Simoneau. Cast: Bill Pullman, Lena Olin, Colm Feore, Peter Kent. Synopsis: A web of intrigue and conspiracy lies beneath the euphoria as the U.S. is about to put a man on the moon for the first

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yves Simoneau

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bill Pullman** as *Conor Gallagher*
- **Lena Olin** as *Faith Mattis*
- **Colm Feore** as *Gen. Joel MacAteer*
- **Peter Kent** as *Major Brunson*
- **Barbara Eve Harris** as *Lt. Kayla Rayne*
- **Nicholas Lea** as *Peter Scanlon*
- **Hrothgar Mathews** as *Sgt. Douglas Penabad*
- **Roger Dunn** as *Agent Debakker*
- **Ben Immanuel** as *Agent Webber*
- **John Kapelos** as *Conor's Lawyer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ignition online?
Ignition is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ignition worth watching?
Ignition holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 20 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ignition and when was it released?
Ignition is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ignition?
Ignition was directed by Yves Simoneau.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ignition — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58421)
- [Ignition (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58421-ignition/cast)
- [Ignition (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignition_(film))
- [Ignition (2001) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247419/)

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