Struck by Lightning

Struck by Lightning is a 2012 American coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Brian Dannelly and written by and starring Chris Colfer. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 21 April 2012, and was released theatrically on 11 January 2013. It features the final screen appearance of actress Polly Bergen. On 20 November 2012, Colfer released a young adult novel based on the film, titled Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal. The film received mixed reviews with criticism going to the character of Carson, but praise for Colfer's screenplay and the performances of the cast.