How long is The Current War?

The Current War is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Current War rated?

The Current War is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Current War?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Current War (2018) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 1,187 TMDB members. Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

Runtime: 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: February 1, 2018
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 1,187 votes
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Fandango At Home.

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How long is The Current War?: The Current War is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Current War rated?: The Current War is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Current War a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Current War?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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