

Power Ballad
2026-05-18 · 99 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Carney
- Production companies
- Likely Story, 30WEST, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment, Distressed Films, Media Capital Technologies
- Countries
- Ireland, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,394,770
Top Cast
Paul RuddRick
Nick JonasDanny Wilson
Peter McDonaldSandy
Marcella PlunkettRachel
Havana Rose LiuMarcia
Jack ReynorMac
Rory KeenanBinzer
Keith McErleanKyle
Paul ReidBernie
Beth FallonAja
Emma Rose CreanerClaire
Robert MitchellGeorge
Juliette CrosbieBarbara
Aaron DelaneyShop Assistant
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