Movie

Absolute Power

“Corrupts absolutely.”

★ 6.7(1,244)19972h 1m

Absolute Power is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Absolute Power

🇩🇪 Germany

Apple TV StoreRent

Amazon VideoRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

Good to know

Director: Clint Eastwood
Release date: 1997-02-14
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Box office: $50,100,000
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Absolute Power — trailer

About Absolute Power

Absolute Power is a 1997 movie in the Crime, Drama and Action genres, directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,244 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Absolute Power in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.

Cast

Clint Eastwood

Luther Whitney

Gene Hackman

President Richmond

Ed Harris

Seth Frank

Laura Linney

Kate Whitney

Judy Davis

Gloria Russell

Scott Glenn

Bill Burton

Dennis Haysbert

Tim Collin

E.G. Marshall

Walter Sullivan

Melora Hardin

Christy Sullivan

Kenneth Welsh

Sandy Lord

Penny Johnson Jerald

Laura Simon

Richard Jenkins

Michael McCarty

Themes & keywords

daughterrapeassassinationusa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentcorruptionthe white housebased on novel or bookpoliticsattempted murderwitnessattempted robberysecret serviceu.s. secret service agent

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Absolute Power in Germany?+

In Germany, Absolute Power is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Absolute Power on Netflix?+

Absolute Power is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Absolute Power?+

Absolute Power has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Absolute Power?+

Absolute Power stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney and Judy Davis.

When did Absolute Power come out?+

Absolute Power is a 1997 movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

What genre is Absolute Power?+

Absolute Power is Crime, Drama and Action film.

Who directed Absolute Power?+

Absolute Power was directed by Clint Eastwood.