Phenomenon (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1983, Phenomenon is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Vitali Melnikov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. One soviet programmer has problems in his job. He is laughed at by women, they think he is too awkward. His chiefs are giving no rest to him. In addition to that they give him very difficult project to be done very soon. Overcoming himself he does impossible. After closing away in his office and spending there several days and nights without sleep he finds some solution and immediately fells asleep. After waking up after very surrealistic dream he surprises of what has happened while he was asleep. And the miracles have just started for him…
Who’s in it. Phenomenon stars Vasiliy Bochkaryov, Evgeniya Glushenko, Olga Starostina and Tatyana Plotnikova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Phenomenon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phenomenon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phenomenon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phenomenon (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phenomenon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phenomenon worth watching?
- Phenomenon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phenomenon?
- Phenomenon stars Vasiliy Bochkaryov, Evgeniya Glushenko, Olga Starostina, Tatyana Plotnikova and Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy.
- When was Phenomenon released?
- Phenomenon was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.