Phenomenon (1996)

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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.

Released: 1996-07-05
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 2h 3m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 1,417 votes

Directed by Jon Turteltaub.

Top cast

John Travolta as George Malley
Kyra Sedgwick as Lace Pennamin
Forest Whitaker as Nate Pope
Robert Duvall as Doc
Jeffrey DeMunn as Professor Ringold
Richard Kiley as Dr. Wellin
David Gallagher as Al
Ashley Buccille as Glory
Tony Genaro as Tito
Sean O'Bryan as Banes

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Where to watch Phenomenon

United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
India: rent on Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube
Canada: stream on Disney Plus; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia: stream on Disney Plus; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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