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Phenomenon

PG19962h 3mJon Turteltaub
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 49% · Metacritic 42

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"Some things in life just can't be explained."

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

DramaRomanceFantasy
Brain TumorGeniusTerminal IllnessTelekinesisDoctorPsionic PowerPhilosophicalAwestruck

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Frequently asked questions

What is Phenomenon (1996) about?

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

Who stars in Phenomenon?

Phenomenon stars John Travolta (George Malley), Kyra Sedgwick (Lace Pennamin), Forest Whitaker (Nate Pope), Robert Duvall (Doc), Jeffrey DeMunn (Professor Ringold). The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub.

How long is Phenomenon?

Phenomenon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

Is Phenomenon worth watching?

Phenomenon holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 49. Fans of Drama, Romance, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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