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Powder

Seen it?

1995 | 112 min | Drama, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans. If you loved The Life of Chuck, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $31 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 404K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Victor Salva

  • Mary SteenburgenJessie Caldwell
  • Sean Patrick FlaneryJeremy 'Powder' Reed
  • Lance HenriksenSheriff Doug Barnum
  • Jeff GoldblumDonald Ripley
  • Brandon SmithDeputy Harley Duncan
  • Bradford TatumJohn Box
  • Susan TyrrellMaxine
  • Missy CriderLindsey Kelloway
  • Ray WiseDr. Aaron Stripler
  • Esteban PowellMitch