Unknown Powers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, Unknown Powers is a drama, mystery and documentary film directed by Don Como, running about 97 minutes. “if others have them - why not you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary –actually three episodes of a canceled TV series edited together– examining various phenomena, including ESP, psychic surgery and past-life hypnosis.
Who’s in it. Unknown Powers stars Jack Palance as Himself - Host, Samantha Eggar as Hostess, Will Geer as Host and Roscoe Lee Browne as Host.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Unknown Powers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Powers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Powers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Powers (1978)?
- In US, Unknown Powers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unknown Powers worth watching?
- Unknown Powers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unknown Powers?
- Unknown Powers stars Jack Palance, Samantha Eggar, Will Geer and Roscoe Lee Browne.
- When was Unknown Powers released?
- Unknown Powers was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.