Power
“More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price.”
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
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Where is Power streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Power
Power is a 1986 English-language drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Power was produced by Polar Entertainment and Lorimar Motion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- David Himmelstein
- Release date
- January 31, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Polar Entertainment, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Power cast & crew
Power was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Himmelstein.
The cast features Richard Gere as Pete St. John, Denzel Washington as Arnold Billings, Gene Hackman as Wilfred Buckley, Julie Christie as Ellen Freeman, Kate Capshaw as Sydney Betterman, and E.G. Marshall as Senator Sam Hastings.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cy Coleman, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Reene Schisgal and Mark Tarlov.
Is Power worth watching?
Power holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 73 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Power is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Power
Power isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Power
Richard Gere
Pete St. John
Denzel Washington
Arnold Billings
Gene Hackman
Wilfred Buckley
Julie Christie
Ellen Freeman
Kate Capshaw
Sydney Betterman
E.G. Marshall
Senator Sam Hastings
J.T. Walsh
Jerome Cade
Beatrice Straight
Claire Hastings
Fritz Weaver
Wallace Furman
E. Katherine Kerr
Irene Furman
Michael Learned
Gov. Andrea Stannard
Omar Torres
Roberto Cepeda
Power — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Power in United States?
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 Power in?
Power is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, Yiddish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Power?
Power runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Power rated?
Power is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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