Light and the Sufferer 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- Director
- Christopher Peditto
- Where to Stream
- Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fawesome
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 9, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~70 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Title: Light and the Sufferer.
Years mentioned: 2007 (Wikipedia, IMDb, Moviemeter) and 2008 (TMDB, Moviefone, Plex).
Release Date: 09/09/2008 (US) (TMDB).
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction (TMDB); American science fiction (Wikipedia).
Director: Christopher Peditto (Wikipedia, IMDb).
Cast: Paul Dano, Paz de la Huerta, Michael Esper, Paul D'Amato (Wikipedia); Anthony M. Bertram, Seamus Boyle (IMDb).
Based on: A short story by Jonathan Lethem (Wikipedia).
Plot/Synopsis: Genre-bending coming-of-age story where realism and fantasy collide. Follows two estranged brothers attempting to leave New York City for a new life in California. Their plans and lives are changed by the appearance of a mysterious alien.
Runtime: 1h 10m
Should you watch it?
“Two estranged brothers attempting to leave New York City encounter a mysterious alien that alters their lives.”
- Features a genre-bending narrative that blends realism with fantasy elements.
- Explores the complex relationship between two estranged brothers.
- Directed by Christopher Peditto with a cast including Paul Dano and Michael Esper.
- The film has a short runtime of one hour and ten minutes which may feel abrupt to some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy intimate, character-focused dramas that incorporate unexpected science fiction elements.
The film maintains a grounded, dramatic tone with a pacing that reflects its focused, short-form narrative structure.
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Streaming availability varies by region and platform; viewers should check local digital movie services for current access.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in independent films that combine coming-of-age themes with science fiction elements.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and ten minutes.
Is this a series or a feature film?
It is a feature-length film released in 2008.
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