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The Philadelphia Experiment

PG19841h 42mStewart Raffill
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 44

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"The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on."

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Philadelphia Experiment (1984) about?

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment stars Michael Paré (David Herdeg), Nancy Allen (Allison Hayes), Eric Christmas (Dr. James Longstreet), Bobby Di Cicco (Jim Parker), Louise Latham (Pamela). The film was directed by Stewart Raffill.

How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?

The Philadelphia Experiment holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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