Movie
Power Ballad
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 2026-05-18
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Music, Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Likely Story, 30WEST, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment, Distressed Films
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Paul Rudd as Rick Power
- Nick Jonas as Danny Wilson
- Peter McDonald as Sandy
- Rory Keenan as Binzer
- Paul Reid as Bernie
- Keith McErlean as Kyle
- Beth Fallon as Aja
- Marcella Plunkett as Rachel
- Havana Rose Liu as Marcia
- Jack Reynor as Mac
- Emma Rose Creaner as Claire
- Robert Mitchell as George
Crew
- John Carney - Director
- John Carney - Writer
- Peter McDonald - Writer
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