The Philadelphia Experiment
“The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.”
Synopsis
Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Philadelphia Experiment ≣ 1984 ≣ Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-03
Top Cast
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Michael Paré
David Herdeg
Nancy Allen
Allison Hayes
Eric Christmas
Dr. James Longstreet
Bobby Di Cicco
Jim Parker
Louise Latham
Pamela
Kene Holliday
Major Clark
Joe Dorsey
Sheriff Bates
Michael Currie
Magnussen
Stephen Tobolowsky
Barney
Gary Brockette
Adjutant / Andrews
Debra Troyer
Young Pamela
Miles McNamara
Young Longstreet
Ralph Manza
Older Jim
James Edgcomb
Officer Boyer
Glenn Morshower
Mechanic
Rodney Saulsberry
Doctor
Vivian Brown
Ma Willis
Stephanie Faulkner
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$897K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Janover, William Gray
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- The Philadelphia Experiment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- New Pictures Group, New World Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Raffill
Michael Janover, William Gray, Charles Berlitz, William L. Moore, Don Jakoby, Wallace C. Bennett
Kenneth Wannberg
Dick Bush
Neil Travis, William Hoy
John Carpenter, Joel B. Michaels, Douglas Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Raffill
Director
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Michael Janover
Screenplay
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Douglas Curtis
Producer
Neil Travis
Editor
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
William Gray
Screenplay
Fernando Celis
Stunt Coordinator
William Hoy
Editor
Joanna Palace
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Philadelphia Experiment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Philadelphia Experiment about?
Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.
Who directed The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment was directed by Stewart Raffill.
Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?
The principal cast of The Philadelphia Experiment includes Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco, Louise Latham.
When was The Philadelphia Experiment released and how long is it?
The Philadelphia Experiment was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $8.1M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Philadelphia Experiment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Philadelphia Experiment was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
Is The Philadelphia Experiment based on a book or true story?
The Philadelphia Experiment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Berlitz", Novel: "William L. Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).