Power (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Power is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 111 minutes. “More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Who’s in it. Power stars Richard Gere as Pete St. John, Julie Christie as Ellen Freeman, Kate Capshaw as Sydney Betterman and Gene Hackman as Wilfred Buckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of Power tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Power (1986)?
- In US, Power is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Power worth watching?
- Power holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Power?
- Power stars Richard Gere, Julie Christie, Kate Capshaw, Gene Hackman and E.G. Marshall.
- When was Power released?
- Power was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.