Power
Seen it?1986 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All the King's Men or Inherit the Wind, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet
- Richard GerePete St. John
- Denzel WashingtonArnold Billings
- Gene HackmanWilfred Buckley
- Julie ChristieEllen Freeman
- Kate CapshawSydney Betterman
- E.G. MarshallSenator Sam Hastings
- J.T. WalshJerome Cade
- Beatrice StraightClaire Hastings
- Fritz WeaverWallace Furman
- E. Katherine KerrIrene Furman