Phenomenon (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Phenomenon is a 1996 fantasy drama directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring John Travolta and Kyra Sedgwick. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $152 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phenomenon About?
The premise of Phenomenon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following an inexplicable celestial event, mechanic George Malley experiences a profound change, developing extraordinary mental abilities. He rapidly masters multiple fields, demonstrating a remarkable aptitude for science and art. As government observers take an interest in his abilities, George grapples with the realization that his newfound powers may be temporary. He strives to use his gifts to help others while cherishing the time he has left with his family and friends.
Phenomenon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telekinesis
- genius
- psionic power
- brain tumor
- terminal illness
- united states of america
- astrocytoma
- close up of eyes
- tomatoes
- speaking a foreign language
- make love
- saying last words before dying
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- birthday of someone dead
- flowers
- festival
- escape from hospital
- pretending to take medicine
- chair
- single mother
- old pickup truck
- professor
- shave
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- kiss
- foreplay
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- man
- live action
- enhanced intelligence
- iq
- light
- birthday
- intelligence
- earthquake
- bar
- overalls
- chessboard
- brain capacity
- late night
- rainy day
- toshiba mrt 35a mri machine
- hospital visit
- mri
- hospital
- shave and a haircut
- cutting someone's hair
- suspicion
- speaking portuguese
- orchard
Phenomenon Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Kyra Sedgwick. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
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Director Jon Turteltaub
More from Jon Turteltaub
More films directed by Jon Turteltaub, best-rated first: The Meg, While You Were Sleeping, Cool Runnings and Last Vegas.
Phenomenon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Phenomenon 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 49% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Phenomenon Plot Summary
What happens in Phenomenon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George Malley is an auto mechanic in a small Northern California town who quietly cherishes a crush on Lace, a single mother who sells handmade chairs at his shop, though she keeps him at a wary distance and he ends up buying some of her work himself. After celebrating his 37th birthday at a local bar with his best friend, Nate, and a father figure, Doc Brunder, he witnesses a ball of bright white lights in the sky that descends with a loud crack and knocks him to the ground. The event is witnessed by no one else, and the town gradually becomes a backdrop for what comes next.
Full summary
The whole story of Phenomenon, scene by scene
Phenomenon Box Office
Phenomenon grossed $152 million worldwide. $104.6 million came from the US and Canada and $47.4 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$152M
- US & Canada
- $104.6M
- International
- $47.4M
Phenomenon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phenomenon.
How Well Do You Know Phenomenon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is George Malley's profession at the start of the film?
Cars in Phenomenon
25 cars on screen, including the 1959 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache and the 1978 Ford F-350.
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1959 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache Main role -
1978 Ford F-350 Main role -
1982 Ford F-250 Important role -
1980 BMW 528i E12 Minor role
Phenomenon Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Algo Extraordinario Más Allá del Amor” and “Fenómeno”.
- Also known as
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- Algo Extraordinario Más Allá del Amor
- Fenómeno
- Phenomenon - Das Unmögliche wird wahr
- Phénomène
- Fenomen
- 不一样的本能
- Phenomenon (Algo extraordinario más allá del amor)
- A csodabogár
- Fenomén
- Livets små mirakler
- Феномен
- Fenomenul
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- Φαινόμενο
- פנומן
- 페노메논
- Fenômeno
- Ihmeiden aika
- Fenomenet
- Mucize
- フェノミナン
- 第三類奇蹟
- ชายเหนือมนุษย์
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Movies Like Phenomenon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Phenom, Hereafter and Chronicle.
Phenomenon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phenomenon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phenomenon?
Phenomenon runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Phenomenon released?
Phenomenon was released on July 3, 1996.
Who directed Phenomenon?
Phenomenon was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
More films by Jon Turteltaub Who is in the cast of Phenomenon?
Phenomenon stars John Travolta and Kyra Sedgwick.
How much did Phenomenon make at the box office?
Phenomenon grossed $152 million worldwide ($104.6 million domestic, $47.4 million international).
How is Phenomenon rated?
Phenomenon has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Phenomenon have a post-credit scene?
No. Phenomenon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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