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The Power

1968·Movie
1h 48min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–44%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–44%

The Power fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

YOU feel it until you can't feel anything at all!

One by one members of a special project team are being killed by telekinesis - the ability to move things with the power of the mind alone. The race is on to determine which of the remaining team members is the murderer and to stop them.
Psychic ThrillerSci-Fi NoirWhodunit MysteryCold War ParanoiaTelekinetic HorrorRetro-Futuristic AestheticClaustrophobic SuspenseB-Movie Cult ClassicSupernatural Crime Investigation

Crew

Directed by:
Byron Haskin, Art Levinson, E. Darrell Hallenbeck
Written by:
John Gay, Frank M. Robinson
Produced by:
George Pal, Gae Griffith
Composed by:
Miklós Rózsa, Miklós Rózsa, Franklin Milton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Power legally?

YouTube TVNight Flight+FlixFlingTubi TV

The Power is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, Night Flight+, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Power worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Power rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Power?

1 h 48 min

The Power runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is The Power in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Power?

5AUCAESMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Power in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Power use?

Properly ParanoidMind RapeHidden VillainAdaptational Alternate EndingBiomanipulationSmug SuperLove InterestMy Significance Sense Is TinglingPower Perversion PotentialThe Ending Changes EverythingNeutral FemaleMass Hypnosisand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Power, including Properly Paranoid, Mind Rape, Hidden Villain.