Light and the Sufferer_
Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem's genre-bending coming-of-age story, which follows two estranged brothers as they try to leave New York City for a new life in California only to find their plans--and lives--being forever changed by the appearance of a mysterious alien.
Starring
Paul Dano, Michael Esper
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Light and the Sufferer was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem's genre-bending coming-of-age story, which follows two estranged brothers as they try to leave New York City f...
Light and the Sufferer is a Drama, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Rating
4.0/10 (6 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Light and the Sufferer about?
Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem's genre-bending coming-of-age story, which follows two estranged brothers as they try to leave New York City for a new life in California only to find their plans--and lives--being forever changed by the appearance of a mysterious alien.
How long is Light and the Sufferer?
Light and the Sufferer has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in Light and the Sufferer?
The cast of Light and the Sufferer includes Paul Dano, Michael Esper.
What is the rating of Light and the Sufferer?
Light and the Sufferer has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Science Fiction