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Powder

1995Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Rotten Tomatoes53%69%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Rotten Tomatoes53%69%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Victor Salva
Written by
Victor Salva
Produced by
Roger Birnbaum, Daniel Grodnik
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

October 27, 1995 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
October 27, 1995
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$31 million
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence, Did Not Get the Girl, Bullying a Dragon +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Powder?"

Questions about Powder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Powder?

Prime

In the United States, Powder streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Powder worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 53%). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is Powder okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Powder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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.