Power Ballad
“It's time to set the record straight.”
Synopsis
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-06
Top Cast
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Paul Rudd
Rick
Nick Jonas
Danny Wilson
Peter McDonald
Sandy
Marcella Plunkett
Rachel
Havana Rose Liu
Marcia
Jack Reynor
Mac
Rory Keenan
Binzer
Keith McErlean
Kyle
Paul Reid
Bernie
Beth Fallon
Aja
Emma Rose Creaner
Claire
Robert Mitchell
George
Juliette Crosbie
Barbara
Oisin Walsh Agnew
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aidan Lynch
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Henry Love
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Kieran Hurley
Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aaron Delaney
Shop Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 25 DaysBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 28, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carney
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carney, Peter McDonald
- Original Score
- John Carney, Gary Clark
- Original Title
- Power Ballad
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Likely Story, 30WEST, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment, Distressed Films, Media Capital Technologies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carney
John Carney, Peter McDonald
John Carney, Gary Clark
Yaron Orbach
Stephen O'Connell
Anthony Bregman, Robert Walpole, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O'Flanagan
Department Leadership Roster
John Carney
Director
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Robert Walpole
Producer
John Carney
Producer
Peter Cron
Producer
Rebecca O'Flanagan
Producer
John Carney
Writer
Yaron Orbach
Director of Photography
Stephen O'Connell
Editor
Peter McDonald
Writer
John Carney
Original Music Composer
Gary Clark
Original Music Composer
Anna Carney
Production Design
Triona Lillis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Coarse Language
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Power Ballad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Power Ballad about?
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Who directed Power Ballad?
Power Ballad was directed by John Carney.
Who stars in Power Ballad?
The principal cast of Power Ballad includes Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu.
When was Power Ballad released and how long is it?
Power Ballad was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Power Ballad make at the box office?
Power Ballad grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Power Ballad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Power Ballad was composed by John Carney, Gary Clark.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Power Ballad?
Power Ballad holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).