Movie

Power

“More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price.”

★ 5.9(72)19861h 51m

Drama

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Power is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Lumet
Release date: 1986-01-31
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $3,800,000
Budget: $16,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Polar Entertainment

Power — trailer

About Power

Power is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Richard Gere, Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Power in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

Richard Gere

Pete St. John

Denzel Washington

Arnold Billings

Gene Hackman

Wilfred Buckley

Julie Christie

Ellen Freeman

Kate Capshaw

Sydney Betterman

E.G. Marshall

Senator Sam Hastings

J.T. Walsh

Jerome Cade

Beatrice Straight

Claire Hastings

Fritz Weaver

Wallace Furman

E. Katherine Kerr

Irene Furman

Michael Learned

Gov. Andrea Stannard

Omar Torres

Roberto Cepeda

Themes & keywords

politicspolitical corruptionimage makerpolitical consultantlegal drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Power in Canada?+

In Canada, Power is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Power on Netflix?+

Power is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Power?+

Power has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Power?+

Power stars Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie and Kate Capshaw.

When did Power come out?+

Power is a 1986 movie directed by Sidney Lumet.

What genre is Power?+

Power is Drama film.

Who directed Power?+

Power was directed by Sidney Lumet.