The Philadelphia Experiment (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, The Philadelphia Experiment is a thriller, adventure, mystery and science fiction film directed by Paul Ziller, running about 85 minutes. “Past and present collide” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
Who’s in it. The Philadelphia Experiment stars Ryan Robbins as Richard Falkner, Nicholas Lea as Bill Gardner, Malcolm McDowell as Morton Salinger and Emilie Ullerup as Molly Gardener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Philadelphia Experiment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (2012)?
- In US, The Philadelphia Experiment is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?
- The Philadelphia Experiment stars Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Lea, Malcolm McDowell, Emilie Ullerup and Michael Paré.
- When was The Philadelphia Experiment released?
- The Philadelphia Experiment was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.