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Power Ballad

2026 • 99 min • R

“It's time to set the record straight.”

★ 7.3 / 10 (26 votes)
Comedy Music Drama

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.

About This Film

Power Ballad is a 2026 comedy, music, drama film directed by John Carney. With a runtime of 99 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB. The film stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid among its cast of 49 credited actors.

Cast

Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
as Rick Power
Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas
as Danny Wilson
Peter McDonald
Peter McDonald
as Sandy
Rory Keenan
Rory Keenan
as Binzer
Paul Reid
Paul Reid
as Bernie
Keith McErlean
Keith McErlean
as Kyle
Beth Fallon
Beth Fallon
as Aja
Marcella Plunkett
Marcella Plunkett
as Rachel
Havana Rose Liu
Havana Rose Liu
as Marcia
Jack Reynor
Jack Reynor
as Mac
Emma Rose Creaner
as Claire
Robert Mitchell
Robert Mitchell
as George
Juliette Crosbie
as Barbara
Oisin Walsh Agnew
as Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aidan Lynch
as Indigo Dreams Band Member
Henry Love
as Indigo Dreams Band Member
Kieran Hurley
as Indigo Dreams Band Member
Aaron Delaney
as Shop Assistant
Isa Mooney
as Receptionist - MDP
Peter McGann
Peter McGann
as Mr. Feeney

Crew

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
Peter McDonald — Writer
John Carney — Original Music Composer
Gary Clark — Original Music Composer

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