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Phenomenon

Phenomenon

Some things in life just can't be explained.

19966.52h 3m

Overview

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Written by Gerald Di Pego
Produced by Michael Taylor, Barbara Boyle
Box OfficeBudget: $32.0MRevenue: $152.0M

Top Cast

John Travolta

John Travolta

George Malley

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Lace Pennamin

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Nate Pope

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Doc

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Professor Ringold

Richard Kiley

Richard Kiley

Dr. Wellin

David Gallagher

David Gallagher

Al

Ashley Buccille

Ashley Buccille

Glory

Tony Genaro

Tony Genaro

Tito

Sean O'Bryan

Sean O'Bryan

Banes

Themes & Keywords

brain tumorgeniusterminal illnesstelekinesisdoctorpsionic powerphilosophicalawestruck

About Phenomenon

Phenomenon is a drama, romance, fantasy film released in 1996 exploring themes of brain tumor, genius, terminal illness, telekinesis, doctor, psionic power. Directed by Jon Turteltaub, it stars John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker. An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

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