Phenomenon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Phenomenon is a fantasy, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 123 minutes. “Some things in life just can't be explained.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Who’s in it. Phenomenon stars John Travolta as George Malley, Kyra Sedgwick as Lace Pennamin, Forest Whitaker as Nate Pope and Robert Duvall as Doc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Phenomenon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $152M at the box office.
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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phenomenon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phenomenon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phenomenon (1996)?
- In US, Phenomenon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Phenomenon worth watching?
- Phenomenon holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phenomenon?
- Phenomenon stars John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall and Jeffrey DeMunn.
- When was Phenomenon released?
- Phenomenon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.