The Lightship
The guiding light in a sea of treachery.
1985 • 89 min • Thriller
Synopsis
A trio of robbers, two brothers and their twisted genius leader, invade a lightship, but don't reckon on the crew fighting back.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 53 Audience · 23 · 100%
A lightship crew faces off against a trio of dangerous criminals who take over their vessel. Tensions rise as the crew plots to regain control, leading to a suspenseful struggle at sea.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some moments of peril
- The villains are quite threatening
- Characters are held at gunpoint
What it models well
- Courage under pressure
- Unity in adversity
- Moral steadfastness
Talk about it after
- Responding to threats
- The nature of good and evil
- Consequences of crime
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Top billed cast
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski • Crew: David Taylor, William Mai
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.3/10 (23)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0089491
