The Current War
2018, English. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Power changes everything
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,187 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Current War
The Current War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alfonso Gomez-RejonDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchThomas Edison
- Michael ShannonGeorge Westinghouse
- Nicholas HoultNikola Tesla
- Katherine WaterstonMarguerite Westinghouse
- Tom HollandSamuel Insull
- Matthew MacfadyenJ.P. Morgan
- Tuppence MiddletonMary Edison
- Stanley TownsendFranklin Pope
- Damien MolonyBourke Cockran
- Conor MacNeillWilliam Kemmler
- Celyn JonesSherman Quincy
- Craig RobertsRobert Lane
Details
- Released
- 1 February 2018
- Country
- Russia, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Mitnick
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $12M
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The Current War: quick answers
Is The Current War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,187 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Current War?
The Current War runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Current War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Current War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Current War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Current War is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Current War on?
The Current War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Current War?
If you liked The Current War, try Victoria & Abdul, Radium Girls, Munich - The Edge of War.
Who directed The Current War?
The Current War (2018) was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult.