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5.2 / 10(82 votes)IMDbPG-1319931h 37m$3K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Philadelphia Experiment II

“They cut a hole through time”

Synopsis

It is several years after the events of the first movie, and David Herdeg (the survivor of the Philadelphia Experiment from the first film) and Allison (the woman from 1984 he fell in love with) have married and have a child. David awakes, in agony, to a changed world. Germany won World War II and the United States is now about to mark 50 years as a Nazi conquest.

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THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT 2 - TRAILEROfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 12, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 22, 1994

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0x ROI)

Production Budget

$5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0x

-$5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $5MWorldwide: $3K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephen Cornwell
Screenplay & Story
Kevin Rock, Nick Paine
Original Score
Gerald Gouriet
Original Title
Philadelphia Experiment II
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German, English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$5M
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Production Studios
Trimark Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Cornwell

Screenplay & Story

Kevin Rock, Nick Paine, Wallace C. Bennett, Don Jakoby, Kim Steven Ketelsen

Original Score & Music

Gerald Gouriet

Director of Photography

Doyle Smith

Film Editing

Nina Gilberti

Producers

Douglas Curtis, Mark Levinson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Wallace C. BennettCharacters:Don Jakoby

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Cornwell

Director

Douglas Curtis

Producer

Gerald Gouriet

Original Music Composer

Rawn Hutchinson

Stunt Coordinator

Kevin Rock

Screenplay

Nick Paine

Screenplay

Nina Gilberti

Editor

Armin Ganz

Production Design

Mark Levinson

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Philadelphia Experiment II.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Experiment II

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Philadelphia Experiment II about?

It is several years after the events of the first movie, and David Herdeg (the survivor of the Philadelphia Experiment from the first film) and Allison (the woman from 1984 he fell in love with) have married and have a child. David awakes, in agony, to a changed world. Germany won World War II and the United States is now about to mark 50 years as a Nazi conquest.

Who directed Philadelphia Experiment II?

Philadelphia Experiment II was directed by Stephen Cornwell.

Who stars in Philadelphia Experiment II?

The principal cast of Philadelphia Experiment II includes Brad Johnson, Marjean Holden, John Christian Graas, Gerrit Graham, Al Pugliese.

When was Philadelphia Experiment II released and how long is it?

Philadelphia Experiment II was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Philadelphia Experiment II?

Philadelphia Experiment II had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $3K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Philadelphia Experiment II?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Philadelphia Experiment II was composed by Gerald Gouriet.

Is Philadelphia Experiment II based on a book or true story?

Philadelphia Experiment II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wallace C. Bennett", Characters: "Don Jakoby".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Philadelphia Experiment II?

Philadelphia Experiment II holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).