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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Gerald Di Pego (written by)
Release Date:
3 July 1996 (USA) more
Tagline:
Some things in life just can't be explained.
Plot:
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
7 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
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User Comments:
very underrated more (95 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Travolta | ... | George Malley | |
| Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin | |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Doc Brunder | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Prof. John Ringold | |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin | |
| David Gallagher | ... | Al Pennamin | |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory Pennamin | |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Tito | |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes | |
| Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy | |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger | |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) | |
| Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome | |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob Niedorf |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG for language and mild sensuality.
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Runtime:
123 min
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Color:
Color (FotoKem)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:12 | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG
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Trivia:
John Travolta's salary was $8 million. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The signals George intercepts are not high speed Morse signals as he pretended but simple old-fashioned telex transmissions. more
Quotes:
Doc:
[George has just made a pen move across the table] Th-that's telekinesis!
George Malley:
Yeah... is that O.K?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Para Donde Vas more
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My favorite movies are: Pulp fiction, Run Lola Run, Seven, and A Clockwork Orange. So how in the world do I like Phenomenon? It is very well-made (i.e. lighting, direction, editing), excellente acting, and a very strong message. Give it a real chance, and you can't deny that it is at least good. I personally gave it a 9 out of ten, and I'm rarely that generous.