Absolute Power (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Absolute Power is an action, drama and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 121 minutes. “Corrupts Absolutely.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of The United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.
Who’s in it. Absolute Power stars Clint Eastwood as Luther Whitney, Gene Hackman as President Richmond, Ed Harris as Seth Frank and Scott Glenn as Bill Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Absolute Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.1M 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 Absolute Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absolute Power 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 Absolute Power (1997)?
- In US, Absolute 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 Absolute Power worth watching?
- Absolute Power holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absolute Power?
- Absolute Power stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn and Laura Linney.
- When was Absolute Power released?
- Absolute Power was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.