The Current War
Power changes everything
20181h 48m6.7(1,166 votes)
DramaHistory
Synopsis
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
The Current War (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, and Nicholas Hoult. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,166 votes.
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Director
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
Thomas Edison
Michael Shannon
George Westinghouse
Nicholas Hoult
Nikola Tesla
Katherine Waterston
Marguerite Westinghouse
Tom Holland
Samuel Insull
Matthew Macfadyen
J.P. Morgan
Tuppence Middleton
Mary Edison
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Who stars in The Current War?
The Current War stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, and Katherine Waterston, and was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
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The Current War has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.
When did The Current War come out?
The Current War was released in 2018.
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The Current War is a drama and history film.
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