Phenomenon (1996) Drama Sci-Fi Fantasy Romance
Phenomenon (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.9/10
Phenomenon Plot Synopsis:
John Travolta plays George Malley, who owns the local auto repair shop in a small California town. After celebrating his birthday with friends at the local bar/hang-out, George heads for home. He pauses to watch a strange light in the sky, then collapses for a few seconds in the middle of the deserted street. In the days and weeks that follow, George finds his IQ and consciousness expanding dramatically, and develops telekinetic abilities. Despite his attempts to explain what has happened to him, with just a very few exceptions, most of the local townspeople treat the "new" George as a freak. His state of isolation becomes even more pronounced when his new-found abilities allow him to correctly predict an earthquake, and outside authorities become interested in what's happened to him.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Tagline: Some things in life just can"t be explained.
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Phenomenon Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $104,636,382
Awards: 7
Nominations: 8
Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Phenomenon Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 03, 1996, Netflix: Jul 01, 2016
Writers: Gerald Di Pego
Producers: Barbara Boyle, Jonathan D. Krane, Charles Newirth, Michael Taylor
Editors: Bruce Green
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Phenomenon Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Travolta | ... | George Malley |
| Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Doc |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Professor Ringold |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin |
| David Gallagher | ... | Al |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Tito |
| Sean O`Bryan | ... | Banes |
| Sean O''Bryan | ... | Banes |
| Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) |
| Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob |
| Elisabeth Nunziato | ... | Ella |
| Ellen Geer | ... | Bonnie |
| James Keane | ... | Pete the Cop |
| Susan Merson | ... | Nurse |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Travolta (b. February 18, 1954) – George Malley
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Kyra Sedgwick (b. August 19, 1965) – Lace Pennamin
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Forest Whitaker (b. July 15, 1961) – Nate Pope
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Robert Duvall (b. January 5, 1931) – Doc
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8¼" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Robert Duval | Robert S. Duvall - Jeffrey DeMunn (b. April 25, 1947) – Professor Ringold
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey De Munn | Jeff De Munn | Jeff DeMunn | Jeff Demunn - Richard Kiley, as Dr. Wellin, passed away at age 76 in Warwick, New York, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Richard David Kiley - David Gallagher (b. February 9, 1985) – Al
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Ashley Buccille – Glory
- Tony Genaro, as Tito, passed away at age 72 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Sean O`Bryan – Banes
- Sean O''Bryan (b. September 10, 1963) – Banes
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Michael Milhoan (b. December 19, 1957) – Jimmy
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Michael Paul Milhoan - Troy Evans (b. February 16, 1948) – Roger
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Bruce A. Young (b. April 22, 1956) – Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Bruce Young - Vyto Ruginis (b. April 17, 1956) – Ted Rhome
Sign: Aries
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