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The Current War (2018)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatchas Thomas Edison
Michael Shannonas George Westinghouse
Nicholas Houltas Nikola Tesla
Katherine Waterstonas Marguerite Westinghouse
Tom Hollandas Samuel Insull
Matthew Macfadyenas J.P. Morgan
Tuppence Middletonas Mary Edison
Stanley Townsendas Franklin Pope
Damien Molonyas Bourke Cockran
Conor MacNeillas William Kemmler
Celyn Jonesas Sherman Quincy
Craig Robertsas Robert Lane
Harry Mellingas Benjamin Vale
Colin Stintonas Daniel Burnham
Facts
| Release date | February 1, 2018 |
| Runtime | 108 min (1h 48m) โ about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $12,217,160 (0.4ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt2140507 |
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Questions
How long is The Current War?
The Current War runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is The Current War worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,161 votes, which places it #152 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 54%) and #2386 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Current War?
The Current War was directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014).
Who stars in The Current War?
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.
What is The Current War rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Current War?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9104.