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Powder

1995·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Awe-inspiring and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Society, faith and meaning, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An extraordinary encounter with another human being.

Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Supernatural DramaHumanity vs. NatureOutsider StorySocial PrejudiceEmpathetic & MovingQuietly ProfoundPhilosophical ThemesHealing PowerSci-Fi Allegory

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Powder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Powder legally?

Powder is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Powder worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Powder rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Powder?

1 h 52 min

Powder runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Powder?

Critics50
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Powder higher (68) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Powder a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Powder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Powder?

22ATAUBEBRCACHDEESFRGBGGIEILJP+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Powder in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Powder use?

Ascend to a Higher Plane of ExistenceDid Not Get the GirlBullying a DragonMistaken for GayTeens Are MonstersMeaningful NameGibbering GeniusDeath by ChildbirthJerkass Has a PointBittersweet EndingFantastic RacismRaised by Grandparentsand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Powder, including Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence, Did Not Get the Girl, Bullying a Dragon.