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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Power changes everything
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
Historical Biopic DramaTechnological RivalryGilded Age IndustrialismCapitalist CompetitionIntellectual DuelPeriod Piece AuthenticityEducational NarrativeEthical Dilemmas of Innovation
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Is The Current War worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (44).
Is The Current War 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.
Was The Current War a box office flop?
Budget$30 million
Box office$12 million
Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.
What tropes does The Current War use?
Double-Meaning TitleIronyScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Insufferable GeniusDarkest HourA Lighter Shade of GreyIt Will Never Catch OnPerson as VerbCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveHonest Corporate ExecutiveFriendly EnemyLeaning on the Fourth Walland 13 more
TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Double-Meaning Title, Irony, and Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!.