The Philadelphia Experiment (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, The Philadelphia Experiment is a thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Stewart Raffill, running about 102 minutes. “Will you survive?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Philadelphia Experiment stars Michael Paré as David Herdeg, Nancy Allen as Allison Hayes, Eric Christmas as Dr. James Longstreet and Bobby Di Cicco as Jim Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Philadelphia Experiment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Philadelphia Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Philadelphia Experiment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)?
- In US, The Philadelphia Experiment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?
- The Philadelphia Experiment holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?
- The Philadelphia Experiment stars Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco and Louise Latham.
- When was The Philadelphia Experiment released?
- The Philadelphia Experiment was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.