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Power Ballad
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.
2026 · Directed by John Carney · 99 min · Comedy · Music · Drama · 10 frames
Tagline
It's time to set the record straight.
Crew
- Written by: John Carney, Peter McDonald
- Cinematography: Yaron Orbach
- Edited by: Stephen O'Connell
- Music: John Carney, Gary Clark
- Production design: Anna Carney
- Produced by: Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Robert Walpole
Cast
- 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
Production
- Country: Ireland, United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Likely Story, 30WEST, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment
- Box office: $3,394,770
- Themes: songwriting, boy band, music, past their prime
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