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Tesla

5.820201h 42m12MovieHistoryDrama

The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering a system of wireless energy that would change the world.

DirectorMichael Almereyda
WriterMichael Almereyda
ProducersUri Singer·Christa Campbell

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Almereyda

EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Nikola Tesla
EHEve Hewson
Eve Hewson
Anne Morgan
JGJim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
George Westinghouse
KMKyle MacLachlan
Kyle MacLachlan
Thomas Edison
DKDonnie Keshawarz
Donnie Keshawarz
J.P. Morgan
JHJosh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton
Robert Underwood Johnson
EMEbon Moss-Bachrach
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Anital Szigeti
LWLucy Walters
Lucy Walters
Katherine Johnson
JPJohn Palladino
John Palladino
Bourke Cochran
MMMichael Mastro
Michael Mastro
Charles Peck
HGHannah Gross
Hannah Gross
Mina Edison
PGPeter Greene
Peter Greene
Nichols

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Tesla — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tesla?

Tesla isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Tesla on Netflix?

No, Tesla is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is Tesla on Amazon Prime Video?

Tesla isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Tesla for free?

Tesla isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is Tesla based on a true story?

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