The Current War
"Power changes everything"
Originally released in 2018. The Current War is a drama/history film. directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, and Nicholas Hoult
Synopsis
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,123 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.2M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Russia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Thomas Edison
Michael Shannon
as George Westinghouse
Nicholas Hoult
as Nikola Tesla
Katherine Waterston
as Marguerite Westinghouse
Tom Holland
as Samuel Insull
Matthew Macfadyen
as J.P. Morgan
Tuppence Middleton
as Mary Edison
Stanley Townsend
as Franklin Pope
Damien Molony
as Bourke Cockran
Conor MacNeill
as William Kemmler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,217,160
Production Companies
- Bazelevs
- Film Rites
- Fourth Floor Productions
- 13 Films
- Thunder Road
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Current War about?
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Who directed The Current War?
The Current War was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
How long is The Current War?
The Current War has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Current War released?
The Current War was released on February 1, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Current War?
The main cast of The Current War includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland.
Is The Current War worth watching?
The Current War has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,123 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.