Powder
An extraordinary encounter with another human being.
1995 • 112 min • Drama · Fantasy
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 71 Audience · 751 · 100%
A reclusive, gifted albino teenager known as "Powder" is discovered and brought into society. He faces misunderstanding and prejudice, but his extraordinary abilities begin to impact those around him, challenging their perceptions of humanity and nature.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Scenes of bullying and cruelty
- Discomfort with difference
- A character is held at gunpoint
- Themes of death and loss
What it models well
- Empathy and acceptance
- Understanding differences
- The power of nature
- Spiritual connection
Talk about it after
- Bullying and prejudice
- Dealing with loss and grief
- The meaning of true power
- Connecting with the natural world
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Top billed cast
Director: Victor Salva • Crew: Victor Salva
Trailers & clips
Powder (1995) 35mm film trailer, scope with hard matte, 4K (discolored)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.1/10 (751)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $9,500,000
- Box office
- $30,900,000
- IMDb
- tt0114168
