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Phenomenon

Phenomenon

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Phenomenon

"Some things in life just can't be explained."

1996

2h 3m

6.5(1385 votes)

Drama

Romance

Fantasy

Overview

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

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Glory

Tony Genaro

Tony Genaro

Tito

Sean O'Bryan

Sean O'Bryan

Banes

Creative team

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Written by: Gerald Di Pego
Produced by: Michael Taylor
Barbara Boyle

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