The Power (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, The Power is a horror film directed by Corinna Faith, running about 92 minutes. “The darkest place is within...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, 1974. As Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country, trainee nurse Val arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her own traumatic past and deepest fears.
Who’s in it. The Power stars Rose Williams as Val, Emma Catherine Rigby as Babs, Charlie Carrick as Dr. Franklin and Gbemisola Ikumelo as Comfort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 The Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Power tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Power (2021)?
- In US, The Power is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Power worth watching?
- The Power holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Power?
- The Power stars Rose Williams, Emma Catherine Rigby, Charlie Carrick, Gbemisola Ikumelo and Paul Antony-Barber.
- When was The Power released?
- The Power was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.