The Phenom (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, The Phenom is a drama film directed by Noah Buschel, running about 88 minutes. “Hopper Gibson throws one hundred miles per hour. Now he needs to stop thinking.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Major-league rookie pitcher Hopper Gibson has lost his focus. After choking on the mound, he’s sent down to the minors and prescribed sessions with an unorthodox sports therapist, who pushes him to uncover the origins of his anxiety.
Who’s in it. The Phenom stars Johnny Simmons as Hopper Gibson, Ethan Hawke as Hopper Sr., Paul Giamatti as Dr. Mobley and Sophie Kennedy Clark as Dorothy Boyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Phenom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Phenom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phenom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phenom (2016)?
- In US, The Phenom is available to 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 The Phenom worth watching?
- The Phenom holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phenom?
- The Phenom stars Johnny Simmons, Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti, Sophie Kennedy Clark and Alison Elliott.
- When was The Phenom released?
- The Phenom was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.