The First Power (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, The First Power is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Robert Resnikoff, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.
Who’s in it. The First Power stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Det. Russell Logan, Tracy Griffith as Tess Seaton, Jeff Kober as Patrick Channing and Mykelti Williamson as Det. Oliver Franklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The First Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Power tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Power (1990)?
- In US, The First Power is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Power worth watching?
- The First Power holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Power?
- The First Power stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober, Mykelti Williamson and Dennis Lipscomb.
- When was The First Power released?
- The First Power was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.