The Current War Movie (2017): Where to watch and stream online

The Current War

2017, Movie, 1h 48min

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

Country: United States,Russia

Director:

Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Cast:

Benedict Cumberbatch,

Michael Shannon,

Stanley Townsend,

Matthew Macfadyen

Reviews

Critic Christy Lemire

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Gomez-Rejon’s film moves in spry, elegant fashion with some striking imagery and showy camera movements...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Richard Whittaker

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...a remarkable period piece, one that evokes the transition from the era of soot and gaslights to the luminescent era.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...it is high-minded and poised and interestingly it does not offer the obvious notion that Edison and Westinghouse were as different as chalk and cheese.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Dan Jolin

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A stylish portrayal of a literal power struggle based on truly interesting historical figures and events.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Tara Mcnamara

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...an informative look at how convenient, easy access to power and light became something many people take for granted.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Omar Jimenez

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Una gran histo

2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The Current War about? Toggle content

In the late 1800s, two brilliant inventors, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, engage in a cutthroat race to determine whose electrical system will power the modern world. Edison, the renowned inventor of the light bulb, advocates for Direct Current (DC), while Westinghouse believes Alternating Current (AC) is the better technology. The two rivals compete fiercely, each trying to outdo the other and win over cities across America. As their competition heats up, personal tragedies strike both men and they face significant financial risks. In a final showdown at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Westinghouse's AC system prevails, marking a turning point in history.

Where can I stream The Current War? Toggle content

You can stream The Current War on: Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to The Current War? Toggle content

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When was The Current War released in theaters? Toggle content

The Current War was released in theaters on October 4, 2019.

When was The Current War released for streaming? Toggle content

The Current War was released for streaming on October 25, 2019.