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Power Ballad (15)

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John Carney (Sing Street) plucks chords of hope in a tale on the music industry, friendship, and the cost of ambition.

Rick (Paul Rudd) is a past-his-prime wedding singer. When he meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two spark a bond over a late night jam.

When Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into a soft-rock anthem hit that rockets him back to fame, Rick goes out of his way to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.

This affecting film encapsulates the struggle of finding one's creative identity and the cutthroat reality of the music industry, all accompanied by chords written by Carney and Gary Clark.

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Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   John Carney
  • Runtime   1hr 38mins

Cinemas

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
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