Powder
A socially ostracized albino teen discovers he can harness extraordinary psychic abilities, and must decide whether to use them to win acceptance or risk exposing a world‑shaking secret that could endanger everyone he cares about.
“An extraordinary encounter with another human being.”
Synopsis
A shy young man nicknamed "Powder," who is constantly harassed by classmates due to his striking appearance, struggles to find acceptance. The bullying ceases when he reveals a mysterious ability that enables him to perform extraordinary feats. This unexpected power alters the lives of those around him in ways they could never have anticipated.
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Principal cast & crew: 19
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Dennis M HillShot by Jerzy ZielinskiScored by Jerry GoldsmithDesigned by Waldemar Kalinowski
Box Office
1995 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$30.9M
US & Canada: $30.9M — 100% of worldwide · International: $38K (0%)
Opening weekend: $7.1M — 23% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $9.2M — 30% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,592 theaters
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Cast & Crew
19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Mary Steenburgen
as Jessie Caldwell
Sean Patrick Flanery
as Jeremy 'Powder' Reed
Lance Henriksen
as Sheriff Doug Barnum
Jeff Goldblum
as Donald Ripley
Brandon Smith
as Deputy Harley Duncan
Bradford Tatum
as John Box
Susan Tyrrell
as Maxine
Missy Crider
as Lindsey Kelloway
Ray Wise
as Dr. Aaron Stripler
Esteban Powell
as Mitch
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