The Current War

The Current War

6 out of 10

Drama In 1880, Thomas Edison lights up a section of New York with his electrical system. Principal investor JP Morgan looks forward to reaping the rewards of Edison's excellence. However, Edison's reliance on direct current makes it both expensive and labour-intensive to convey current over long distances. Businessman George Westinghouse senses an opportunity. He believes that an alternating current system could be cheaper and more efficient.

Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Starring Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tuppence Middleton

IMDB

108 mins
12A certificate

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