Powder (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, Powder is a thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Victor Salva, running about 111 minutes. “An extraordinary encounter with another human being.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Who’s in it. Powder stars Mary Steenburgen as Jessie Caldwell, Sean Patrick Flanery as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed, Lance Henriksen as Sheriff Doug Barnum and Jeff Goldblum as Donald Ripley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Powder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.9M 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Powder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Powder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Powder (1995)?
- In US, Powder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Powder worth watching?
- Powder holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Powder?
- Powder stars Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum and Brandon Smith.
- When was Powder released?
- Powder was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.