Powder
“An extraordinary encounter with another human being.”
Synopsis
Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Powder (1995) 35mm film trailer, scope with hard matte, 4K (discolored)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-25
Top Cast
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Mary Steenburgen
Jessie Caldwell
Sean Patrick Flanery
Jeremy 'Powder' Reed
Lance Henriksen
Sheriff Doug Barnum
Jeff Goldblum
Donald Ripley
Brandon Smith
Deputy Harley Duncan
Bradford Tatum
John Box
Susan Tyrrell
Maxine
Missy Crider
Lindsey Kelloway
Ray Wise
Dr. Aaron Stripler
Esteban Powell
Mitch
Danette McMahon
Emma Barnum
Paula Engel
Anna Reed
Bonnie Gallup
Nurse
Dee Macaluso
Nurse #1
Tom Tarantini
Steve Barnum
Brady Coleman
Dr. Deggan
Alex Morris
Dr. Duane Roth
Woody Watson
Deke Kelloway
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 15, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.25x
+$21.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Salva
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Salva
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Powder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.9M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Daniel Grodnik Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Salva
Victor Salva
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerzy Zieliński
Dennis M. Hill
Daniel Grodnik, Riley Kathryn Ellis, Robert Snukal, Roger Birnbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Salva
Screenplay
Daniel Grodnik
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
Victor Salva
Director
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powder about?
Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Who directed Powder?
Powder was directed by Victor Salva.
Who stars in Powder?
The principal cast of Powder includes Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum, Brandon Smith.
When was Powder released and how long is it?
Powder was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Powder?
Powder had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $30.9M at the worldwide box office (3.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Powder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Powder was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Powder?
Powder holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).