Tesla (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, Tesla is a drama and history film directed by Michael Almereyda, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering a system of wireless energy that would change the world.
Who’s in it. Tesla stars Ethan Hawke as Nikola Tesla, Eve Hewson as Anne Morgan, Kyle MacLachlan as Thomas Edison and Hannah Gross as Mina Edison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Tesla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $459.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now 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 Tesla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tesla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tesla (2020)?
- In US, Tesla is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Tesla worth watching?
- Tesla holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Tesla?
- Tesla stars Ethan Hawke, Eve Hewson, Kyle MacLachlan, Hannah Gross and Josh Hamilton.
- When was Tesla released?
- Tesla was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.