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The Current War

6.720181h 48mMovieDramaHistory

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
ProducersGarrett Basch·Timur Bekmambetov

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Availability shown for Canada · 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 isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Current War on Netflix?

No, The Current War is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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The Current War isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Current War for free?

The Current War isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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).