The Current War (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, The Current War is a drama and history film directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, running about 108 minutes. “Power changes everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Who’s in it. The Current War stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Thomas Edison, Michael Shannon as George Westinghouse, Nicholas Hoult as Nikola Tesla and Katherine Waterston as Marguerite Westinghouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Current War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Current War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Current War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Current War (2018)?
- In US, The Current War is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Current War worth watching?
- The Current War holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Current War?
- The Current War stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston and Tom Holland.
- When was The Current War released?
- The Current War was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.