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The Current War

The Current War

Power changes everything

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Current War
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2018-02-01
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 6.706/10 (1098 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $12,217,160
  • Production Companies: Bazelevs, Film Rites, Fourth Floor Productions, 13 Films, Thunder Road
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6227
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Thomas Edison

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

as George Westinghouse

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

as Nikola Tesla

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

as Marguerite Westinghouse

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

as Samuel Insull

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

as J.P. Morgan

Tuppence Middleton

Tuppence Middleton

as Mary Edison

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

as Franklin Pope

Damien Molony

Damien Molony

as Bourke Cockran

Conor MacNeill

Conor MacNeill

as William Kemmler

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Academy Conversations: The Current War

"To Be Clear" Clip

"This Might Not Work" Clip

The Story

UK Spot

Keywords

biography19th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Current War?

The Current War is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2018-02-01.

Who are the main actors in The Current War?

The main cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland, .

Where can I watch The Current War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Current War is available.

Is The Current War based on a true story?

Power changes everything

What is the IMDb rating of The Current War?

The Current War has an IMDb rating of 6.706/10 based on 1098 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Current War?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $12,217,160 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Current War?

The soundtrack was composed by Bazelevs, Film Rites, Fourth Floor Productions, 13 Films, Thunder Road. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Current War filmed?

The Current War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Current War?

The total runtime of The Current War is 108 minutes.

Is The Current War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Current War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Current War.

Does The Current War have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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