Philadelphia Experiment II (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 4.9

Philadelphia Experiment II poster

Released in 1993, Philadelphia Experiment II is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Stephen Cornwell, running about 97 minutes. “They cut a hole through time” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It is several years after the events of the first movie, and David Herdeg (the survivor of the Philadelphia Experiment from the first film) and Allison (the woman from 1984 he fell in love with) have married and have a child. David awakes, in agony, to a changed world. Germany won World War II and the United States is now about to mark 50 years as a Nazi conquest.

Who’s in it. Philadelphia Experiment II stars Brad Johnson as David Herdeg, Marjean Holden as Jess, John Christian Graas as Benjamin Herdeg and Gerrit Graham as Dr. William Mailer / Friedrich Mahler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Philadelphia Experiment II has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Philadelphia Experiment II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Philadelphia Experiment II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Philadelphia Experiment II (1993)?
In US, Philadelphia Experiment II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Philadelphia Experiment II worth watching?
Philadelphia Experiment II holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Philadelphia Experiment II?
Philadelphia Experiment II stars Brad Johnson, Marjean Holden, John Christian Graas, Gerrit Graham and Al Pugliese.
When was Philadelphia Experiment II released?
Philadelphia Experiment II was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.