Where to watch Light It Up in Canada
Light It Up is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 31 May 2026.
About Light It Up
Light It Up is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Craig Bolotin, starring Usher, Vanessa Williams and Forest Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Light It Up in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Light It Up trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Usher
Lester Dewitt
Vanessa Williams
Audrey McDonald
Forest Whitaker
Officer Dante Jackson
Rosario Dawson
Stephanie Williams
Robert Ri'chard
Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
Judd Nelson
Ken Knowles
Fredro Starr
Rodney J. Templeton
Sara Gilbert
Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
Principal Allan Armstrong
Vic Polizos
Capt. Monroe
Dale Rivera
Security Guard (Bob)
Sue Simmons
WNBC Anchor
LeShay N. Tomlinson
Student
Adam Gifford
Cop #2
Eriq F. Prince
Security Officer
Marvin Nelson
SWAT Team Member
Donna Hanover
Fox News Anchor
Artel Great
Shakur (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Light It Up in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Light It Up on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Light It Up on Netflix?+
Light It Up is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Light It Up?+
Light It Up has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in Light It Up?+
Light It Up stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson and Robert Ri'chard.
When did Light It Up come out?+
Light It Up is a 1999 movie directed by Craig Bolotin.
What genre is Light It Up?+
Light It Up is Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Light It Up?+
Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin.
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