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The Current War

6.720181h 48mMMovieDramaHistory

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

DirectorAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
WriterMichael Mitnick
ProducersAdam Ackland·Garrett Basch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Thomas Edison
MSMichael Shannon
Michael Shannon
George Westinghouse
NHNicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult
Nikola Tesla
KWKatherine Waterston
Katherine Waterston
Marguerite Westinghouse
THTom Holland
Tom Holland
Samuel Insull
MMMatthew Macfadyen
Matthew Macfadyen
J.P. Morgan
TMTuppence Middleton
Tuppence Middleton
Mary Edison
STStanley Townsend
Stanley Townsend
Franklin Pope
DMDamien Molony
Damien Molony
Bourke Cockran
CMConor MacNeill
Conor MacNeill
William Kemmler
CJCelyn Jones
Celyn Jones
Sherman Quincy
CRCraig Roberts
Craig Roberts
Robert Lane

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The Current War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Current War?

The Current War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Current War on Netflix?

No, The Current War is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Stan.

Is The Current War on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Current War is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Current War for free?

The Current War is available on Amazon Prime Video and Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Current War based on a true story?

Yes — The Current War is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).