Absolute Power
“Corrupts absolutely.”
A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Absolute Power
Absolute Power is a 1997 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Absolute Power was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Malpaso Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 14, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- William Goldman
- Release date
- February 14, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $50 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Malpaso Productions
Absolute Power cast & crew
Absolute Power was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by William Goldman.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Luther Whitney, Gene Hackman as President Richmond, Ed Harris as Seth Frank, Laura Linney as Kate Whitney, Judy Davis as Gloria Russell, and Scott Glenn as Bill Burton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Niehaus, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by Clint Eastwood and Karen S. Spiegel.
Is Absolute Power worth watching?
Absolute Power holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,247 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Absolute Power is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Absolute Power
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Cast of Absolute Power
Clint Eastwood
Luther Whitney
Gene Hackman
President Richmond
Ed Harris
Seth Frank
Laura Linney
Kate Whitney
Judy Davis
Gloria Russell
Scott Glenn
Bill Burton
Dennis Haysbert
Tim Collin
E.G. Marshall
Walter Sullivan
Melora Hardin
Christy Sullivan
Kenneth Welsh
Sandy Lord
Penny Johnson Jerald
Laura Simon
Richard Jenkins
Michael McCarty
Absolute Power — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Absolute Power in United States?
Absolute Power is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Absolute Power in?
Absolute Power is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Absolute Power?
Absolute Power runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Absolute Power rated?
Absolute Power is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,247 ratings.
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