Volta (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2004, Volta is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Legend has it that once every 100 years a superhero with the powers of lightning shows up to save mankind from the forces of evil. It is believed that if a person gets hit thrice by lightning and lives to survive another day, he shall be the chosen one. Perla is a dressmaker who lives and works for her siblings, Percy and Penny. After being hit by lightning thrice, Perla discovers that she has developed superpowers: she can generate heat and electricity with her hands, and lightning flashes come out of her hands. With these superpowers, she becomes famous as the superhero, VOLTA.
Who’s in it. Volta stars Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Magtoto / Volta, Diether Ocampo as Lloyd Ventura, Jean Garcia as Kelly Tanjuakio / Celphora and Justin Cuyugan as Percy Magtoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Volta has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Volta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Volta tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Volta (2004)?
- In US, Volta is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Volta worth watching?
- Volta holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Volta?
- Volta stars Ai-Ai delas Alas, Diether Ocampo, Jean Garcia, Justin Cuyugan and Bobby Andrews.