
The Current War
Power changes everything
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Produced by Bazelevs, Film Rites
A historical drama about industrial ambition and technological competition that privileges intellectual and commercial stakes over emotional depth.
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
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Is The Current War sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The Current War scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Current War violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Current War end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Current War easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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