IMDb 3.7 2020 HD

Illuminate

Illuminate

2020
Science Fiction
61 min NR USA
10 / 10
3.7 IMDB

A luminous force within Mount Shasta may hold clues behind the disappearance of Emma Rose's brother and grandfather. Emma discovers her unique ability to astral travel back through…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Cardoza
Starring
Ava Cardoza / Sabra Morin / Jim Voorhees / Quinn Stahlman / Rebecca Cardoza / Jeanette Hieter

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing mysterious supernatural emotional contemplative speculative underdeveloped promising thoughtful slow burn engaging unique

Reviews

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Chloe Dubois
Apr 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The central conceit of 'Illuminate' – a mystical force in Mount Shasta and astral travel as a means to solve a family disappearance – is undeniably captivating. Ava Cardoza essays the role of Emma Rose with a commendable…

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Julian Thorne
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

With 'Illuminate', we're presented with a narrative that hinges on the ethereal connection between a geographical anomaly and personal tragedy. Ava Cardoza offers a performance that grounds the film’s more fantastical elements, portraying Emma Rose’s quest with a…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Illuminate is a surprisingly resonant exploration of loss, wrapped in a shroud of speculative wonder. Ava Cardoza delivers a nuanced performance as Emma Rose, anchoring the film with her compelling portrayal of grief and determination. The concept of…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 3, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The promise of 'Illuminate' rests on its intriguing premise: a luminous force and the ability to astral travel. Unfortunately, the execution falls short of its potential. Ava Cardoza does her best with a script that struggles to fully…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Illuminate attempts to weave a compelling tapestry of supernatural mystery and familial grief. Ava Cardoza, as Emma Rose, carries the emotional weight of the narrative with a quiet intensity, her journey into astral travel providing the film's most…

FAQs

The premise of 'Illuminate', particularly its focus on a 'luminous force' within Mount Shasta and the protagonist's ability to astral travel, strongly suggests a spiritual or metaphysical dimension. The film seems to delve into themes beyond the purely physical, exploring consciousness, the afterlife, or interconnectedness, inviting viewers to contemplate the unseen forces that might influence our reality and personal histories.