# The Current War (2018)

English · Released 2018-02-01

The Current War is a 2018 English film. It is produced by Basil Iwanyk. Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Katherine Waterston and Tom Holland appear in it. It streams on Amazon Prime.

Producer: Basil Iwanyk
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Thomas Edison, Michael Shannon as George Westinghouse, Katherine Waterston as Marguerite Westinghouse, Tom Holland as Samuel Insull
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

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

## Common questions

### When was The Current War released?
The Current War was released on 1 February 2018.

### Who stars in The Current War?
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Katherine Waterston and Tom Holland star in The Current War.

### Where can I watch The Current War?
The Current War streams on Amazon Prime. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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