The Power of One (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1992, The Power of One is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 127 minutes. “An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.
Who’s in it. The Power of One stars Agatha Hurle as Midwife, Nigel Ivy as P.K. Newborn, Tracy Brooks Swope as Mother and Brendan Deary as P.K. Infant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Power of One has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Power of One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Power of One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Power of One (1992)?
- In US, The Power of One is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Power of One worth watching?
- The Power of One holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Power of One?
- The Power of One stars Agatha Hurle, Nigel Ivy, Tracy Brooks Swope, Brendan Deary and Nomadlozi Kubheka.
- When was The Power of One released?
- The Power of One was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.