Powder (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Powder is a 1995 fantasy drama directed by Victor Salva, starring Sean Patrick Flanery as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed, Paula Engel and Mary Steenburgen. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $30.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Victor Salva
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hollywood Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Powder About?
The premise of Powder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy young man nicknamed “Powder” is ostracized by classmates because of his startling, pale appearance and mysterious abilities. When he begins to exhibit a luminous power that lets him perform astonishing feats, the mockery ends and his gift forces those around him to confront their fears, changing their lives in unexpected ways.
Powder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- albino
- electricity
- loneliness
- bully
- male pubic hair
- teenage boy
- brilliant mind
- tragic event
- spoon
- sick wife
- male rear nudity
- rear nudity
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- cult film
- reference to albert einstein
- christ allegory
- genius
- mutant
- struck by lightning
- electrocution
- magnet
- telepathy
- telekinesis
- pubic hair
- bare chested male
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- psychotronic film
- socially awkward protagonist
- introverted protagonist
- bald male
- one word title
- live action
- coming of age drama
- supernatural fantasy
- sheriff
- death
- pallor
- killing an animal
- defibrillation
- dream
- teenage girl
- teacher student relationship
- sunglasses
- suitcase
- shot to death
- science teacher
- rifle
- revenge
- remorse
- redhead
Powder Cast & Characters
Sean Patrick Flanery leads the cast as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed, with Paula Engel as Anna Reed and Mary Steenburgen as Jessie Caldwell. Directed by Victor Salva; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Victor Salva
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Sean Patrick Flanery as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed - Paula Engel as Anna Reed
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Mary Steenburgen as Jessie Caldwell -
Jeff Goldblum as Donald Ripley
Also Starring in Powder
· 15 more- Bradford Tatum John Box
- Brandon Smith Deputy Harley Duncan
- Lance Henriksen Sheriff Doug Barnum
- Tom Tarantini Steve Barnum
- Danette McMahon Emma Barnum
- Missy Crider Lindsey Kelloway
- Woody Watson Deke Kelloway
- Ray Wise Dr. Aaron Stripler
- Susan Tyrrell Maxine
- Alex Morris Dr. Duane Roth
- Brady Coleman Dr. Deggan
- Esteban Powell Mitch
- Dee Macaluso Nurse #1
- Darla Rae Mrs. Kubler (uncredited)
- Bonnie Gallup Nurse
More from Victor Salva
More films directed by Victor Salva, best-rated first: Peaceful Warrior, Jeepers Creepers, Jeepers Creepers II and Jeepers Creepers 3.
Powder Plot Summary
What happens in Powder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeremy “Powder” Reed, Sean Patrick Flanery, is a young albino man of extraordinary intellect who can sense the thoughts of the people around him. His brain carries a powerful electromagnetic charge, which makes electrical objects behave strangely in his proximity—especially when he experiences strong emotions. That same charge also prevents hair from growing on his body, a detail that marks him as different in every sense. Born after his mother was struck by lightning while pregnant with him, she dies soon after, and his father disowns him, leaving him to be raised by his grandparents in a secluded world where he learns everything from books and works on a farm in the basement.
Full summary
The whole story of Powder, scene by scene
Powder Box Office
Powder grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.9M
- US & Canada
- $30.9M
Powder Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Powder.
How Well Do You Know Powder?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
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Who portrays the title character Jeremy "Powder" Reed?
Cars in Powder
6 cars on screen, including the 1995 Buick Regal and the 1981 Dodge Ramcharger.
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1995 Buick Regal Main role -
1981 Dodge Ramcharger Main role -
1975 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role -
1984 Chevrolet B-60 Minor role
Powder Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Energia Pura” and “Пудра”.
- Also known as
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- Energia Pura
- Пудра
- 白电王
- 神奇小子
- 粉末
- L'enfant du tonnerre
- 파우더
- Powder - drengen der kunne lave mirakler
- Powder (Pura energia)
- Το Αγόρι του Ουρανού
- Arc
- Zagadka Powdera
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- Powder - un incontro straordinario con un altro essere
- Poder Especial
- Powder (Pura energía)
- 闪电奇迹
- Bělásek
- אבקה
- Harika Çocuk
- Pura energía
- Púder
- Pudra
- 閃電奇蹟
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Powder Blue, Powder Keg and Fine Powder.
Powder FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Powder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Powder?
Powder runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Powder released?
Powder was released on October 27, 1995.
Who directed Powder?
Powder was directed by Victor Salva.
More films by Victor Salva Who is in the cast of Powder?
Powder stars Sean Patrick Flanery as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed, Paula Engel as Anna Reed and Mary Steenburgen as Jessie Caldwell, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Powder make at the box office?
Powder grossed $30.9 million worldwide.
Does Powder have a post-credit scene?
No. Powder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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