Phenomena (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, Phenomena is a thriller and horror film directed by Dario Argento, running about 116 minutes. “When Insects Attack!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders.
Who’s in it. Phenomena stars Jennifer Connelly as Jennifer Corvino, Daria Nicolodi as Frau Brückner, Fiore Argento as Vera Brandt and Federica Mastroianni as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Phenomena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phenomena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phenomena tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phenomena (1985)?
- In US, Phenomena is available to stream on fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phenomena worth watching?
- Phenomena holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phenomena?
- Phenomena stars Jennifer Connelly, Daria Nicolodi, Fiore Argento, Federica Mastroianni and Fiorenza Tessari.
- When was Phenomena released?
- Phenomena was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.