Phenomena
“Jennifer has a few million close friends. She's going to need them all!”
Synopsis
A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders.
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Phenomena (1985) US Theatrical Trailer | DISCAPE Film Database
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-18
Top Cast
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Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Corvino
Daria Nicolodi
Frau Brückner
Fiore Argento
Vera Brandt
Federica Mastroianni
Sophie Broque
Fiorenza Tessari
Gisela Sulzer
Dalila Di Lazzaro
Headmistress Yetz
Patrick Bauchau
Inspector Rudolf Geiger
Donald Pleasence
Professor John McGregor
Alberto Cracco
UBS Bank Teller
Kaspar Capparoni
Karl, Sophie's Boyfriend
Mario Donatone
Morris Shapiro
Antonio Maimone
EEG Doctor
Davide Marotta
Patau Brückner
Fulvio Mingozzi
Mr. Sulzer
Francesca Ottaviani
Nurse
Michele Soavi
Kurt, Geiger's Assistant
Franco Trevisi
Real Estate Agent
Fausta Avelli
Schoolgirl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Screenplay & Story
- Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell, Claudio Simonetti
- Original Title
- Phenomena
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Danish, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- DACFILM Rome
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dario Argento
Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
Simon Boswell, Claudio Simonetti
Romano Albani
Franco Fraticelli
Dario Argento, Angelo Iacono
Department Leadership Roster
Dario Argento
Director
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Dario Argento
Producer
Franco Ferrini
Screenplay
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Romano Albani
Director of Photography
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Giorgio Armani
Costume Design
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music Composer
Marina Malavasi
Costume Design
Patrizia Massaia
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phenomena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phenomena about?
A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders.
Who directed Phenomena?
Phenomena was directed by Dario Argento.
Who stars in Phenomena?
The principal cast of Phenomena includes Jennifer Connelly, Daria Nicolodi, Fiore Argento, Federica Mastroianni, Fiorenza Tessari.
When was Phenomena released and how long is it?
Phenomena was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Phenomena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phenomena was composed by Simon Boswell, Claudio Simonetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phenomena?
Phenomena holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).