The Current War 2018
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SplatElectricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Thomas Edison
as George Westinghouse
as Nikola Tesla
as Marguerite Westinghouse
as Samuel Insull
as J.P. Morgan
as Mary Edison
as Franklin Pope
as Bourke Cockran
as William Kemmler
Director:
Writer:
Michael Mitnick
Stars:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland, Matthew Macfadyen, Tuppence Middleton, Stanley Townsend, Damien Molony, Conor MacNeill,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Current War
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Thomas Edison
as George Westinghouse
as Nikola Tesla
as Marguerite Westinghouse
as Samuel Insull
as J.P. Morgan
as Mary Edison
as Franklin Pope
as Bourke Cockran
as William Kemmler
as Sherman Quincy
as Robert Lane
as Benjamin Vale
as Daniel Burnham
as Leo
as Rudolph Young
as Emily Faulk
as Reverend Vincent
as Boy
as Reporter
as Stock Broker
as Dash Edison
as Older Dash
as Party Guest
as City Gent
as Journalist 1
as Wabco Worker
as Sioux City
as Horace Kaden
as NYSE member
as Lawyer
as Fort Worth Investment Banker
as Maurice Manesburg
as New York Stockbroker
as Mr. Westinghouse's Secretary
as Beti
as Cinema Goer
as South Dakota Delegate
as Gladys
as Reporter 1
as New Orleans Investment Banker
as Dotty Edison
as Henry Walsh
as Francis Upton
as South Dakota Delegate
as Hannah
as Westinghouse Secretary
as Scientist
as Stock Enchange Gent
as City Gent
as WABCO Worker
as J.P. Morgan Lawyer
as Wabco Worker
as Policeman
as Footman
as Frederick Worthington
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Lewis Latimer
as President Glover Cleveland
as Doctor Grandoff
as George Westinghouse's Secretary (uncredited)
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