It's time to set the record straight.
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.
Power Ballad (2026) is a comedy, music and drama film directed by John Carney, released on May 18, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald and Marcella Plunkett. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
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Paul Rudd
as Rick
Nick Jonas
as Danny Wilson
Peter McDonald
as Sandy
Marcella Plunkett
as Rachel
Havana Rose Liu
as Marcia
Jack Reynor
as Mac
Rory Keenan
as Binzer
Keith McErlean
as Kyle
Paul Reid
as Bernie
Beth Fallon
as Aja
Emma Rose Creaner
as Claire
Robert Mitchell
as George
Directed by John Carney, written by John Carney and Peter McDonald, produced by Anthony Bregman, John Carney and Peter Cron.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 102 ratings.
"Rick" (Paul Rudd) is a frustrated wedding singer in Dublin who lives with his wife and daughter dreaming of a success that he scented years earlier but that has eluded him since. They get a gig at a swanky hotel where they are reluctantly compelled to share the stage with a friend of the couple - a former boyband crooner "Danny" (Nick Jonas). It turns out that he isn't such a bad singer after all, and later that…
Reviewed on June 7, 2026
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The main cast of Power Ballad (2026) includes Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett and Havana Rose Liu. The film was directed by John Carney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Power Ballad was released on May 18, 2026 and runs for 1h 39m.
Power Ballad (2026) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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