The Current War(2018)
Power changes everything
Synopsis
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
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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
Stanley Townsend
Franklin Pope
Damien Molony
Bourke Cockran
Conor MacNeill
William Kemmler
Celyn Jones
Sherman Quincy
Craig Roberts
Robert Lane
Harry Melling
Benjamin Vale
Colin Stinton
Daniel Burnham
Oliver Powell
Leo
John Schwab
Rudolph Young
Abigail Johns
Emily Faulk
Tom Bell
Reverend Vincent
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The Current War is available to stream on Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Current War come out?+
The Current War was released in 2018.
How long is The Current War?+
The Current War runs for 108 minutes (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed The Current War?+
The Current War was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Who stars in The Current War?+
The Current War stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston and Tom Holland.
Is The Current War worth watching?+
The Current War holds a 6.7/10 rating from 1,181 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and history.
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