Lightning Bug

Opens Friday, September 4, 2026

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

When her son and granddaughter arrive to pressure Lydia (Lois Smith) into selling the family home, the fiercely independent 91-year-old former actress must prove she’s still capable of handling herself, especially once a strange young man crashes their dinner.

  • Year 2026
  • Running Time 15 minutes
  • Director Zane Pais
  • Cast Lois Smith, Anna Baryshnikov, Josh Hamilton, Bubba Weiler
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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