---
title: "Higher Power"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/higher-power-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 513324
imdb_id: "tt2924392"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 103
content_rating: "R"
---

# Higher Power (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/higher-power-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Higher Power is a 2018 science fiction, action, and thriller film directed with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. The story follows Joseph Steadman as he becomes the unwilling test subject of a maniacal scientist while his family's life hangs in the balance during a battle that could either save or destroy the world.

The film delivers a tense genre blend rated R, appealing to fans of high-stakes science fiction and action narratives. Its cultural footprint is tied to its 2018 release and its availability for streaming within the United States.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unwilling test subject fights a maniacal scientist with his family's life at stake."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-stakes battle that could save or destroy the world.
- Explores the premise of an unwilling test subject under a maniacal scientist.
- Combines science fiction, action, and thriller genres into a one hour and thirty five minute runtime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot revolves around dark themes of coercion and world destruction that may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is suspenseful and action-oriented with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, carrying an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #science-fiction, #action, #thriller, #test-subject, #mad-scientist, #family-stakes, #world-destruction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matthew Charles Santoro
- **Networks / Studios**: Break Media, di Bonaventura Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ron Eldard** as *Joe Steadman*
- **Jordan Hinson** as *Zoe Steadman*
- **Austin Stowell** as *Michael*
- **Colm Feore** as *Control*
- **Jade Tailor** as *Heather Steadman*
- **Winston James Francis** as *Tele*
- **Marielle Jaffe** as *Rhea Steadman*
- **Tom Wright** as *Tom Davis*
- **Meiling Melançon** as *Ms. Sabi*
- **Laura Margolis** as *Rebecca*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Higher Power?
Streaming availability can be checked through current platform listings indicated on movie database sites like TMDB.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy R-rated science fiction and action thrillers centered on high-stakes scientific experiments.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Higher Power is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Higher Power — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/513324)
- [Higher Power (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Power_(film))
- [Higher Power (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/513324-higher-power/cast)
- [Higher Power (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2924392/)

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