The Power of One
1992, English. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.
PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Power of One
The Power of One is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- John G. AvildsenDirector
- Morgan FreemanGeel Piet
- Stephen DorffP.K. Age 18
- Simon FentonP.K. Age 12
- Guy WitcherP.K. Age 7
- Armin Mueller-StahlDoc
- Alois MoyoGideon Duma
- Marius WeyersProf. Daniel Marais
- Ian RobertsHoppie Gruenewald
- Fay MastersonMaria
- Winston NtshonaMlungisi
- Dominic WalkerMorrie Gilbert
- Robbie BullochJaapie Botha
Details
- Released
- 27 March 1992
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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What The Power of One is based on
The Power of One is based on The Power of One, a 1989 novel by Bryce Courtenay.
Novel · 1989
The Power of One
By Bryce Courtenay
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The Power of One: quick answers
Is The Power of One worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Power of One?
The Power of One runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Power of One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Power of One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Power of One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Power of One is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Power of One on?
The Power of One is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Power of One?
If you liked The Power of One, try Disgrace, Beasts of No Nation, Nickel Boys.
Who directed The Power of One?
The Power of One (1992) was directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton.
What is The Power of One based on?
The Power of One is based on The Power of One, a 1989 novel by Bryce Courtenay.