The Phenomenon
“Makes the incredible, credible.”
Synopsis
This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."
Top Cast
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Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Chris Mellon
Self - Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Don Berliner
Self - Aviation Historian
Jacques Vallée
Self - Physicist / Computer Scientist
James Fox
Self - Director, The Phenomenon
Gaylan King
Self - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
George Knapp
Self - Investigative Reporter
John Podesta
Self - Former White House Chief of Staff
Bill Richardson
Self - Former U.S. Energy Secretary
Harry Reid
Self - Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015)
David Fravor
Self - Navy Strike Fighter Squadron
Garry Nolan
Self - Stanford School of Medicine
Salma Siddick
Self
Emma Kristiansen
Self - School Teacher
Lisil Field
Self - Social Worker
Kayleigh Van Druten
Self
Kudzanai Munya
Self
Emily Trim
Self - Artist
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Barasch
- Original Score
- Christopher Hoag
- Original Title
- The Phenomenon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- James Fox Productions, Farah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Fox
Marc Barasch
Christopher Hoag
Boris Zubov, Lance Mungia, Benjamin Galland
Ines Garcia Romero, Tobias McGriff, Hanson Tse, James Fox, Mark Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
Ines Garcia Romero
Producer
Tobias McGriff
Producer
James Fox
Producer
Dan Farah
Producer
James Fox
Director
Christopher Hoag
Original Music Composer
Boris Zubov
Editor
Lance Mungia
Editor
Lance Mungia
Producer
Benjamin Galland
Editor
James Fox
Editor
Marc Barasch
Writer
Marc Barasch
Producer
Tony Cataldo
Producer
Tracy Tormé
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phenomenon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phenomenon about?
This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."
Who directed The Phenomenon?
The Phenomenon was directed by James Fox.
Who stars in The Phenomenon?
The principal cast of The Phenomenon includes Peter Coyote, Chris Mellon, Don Berliner, Jacques Vallée, James Fox.
When was The Phenomenon released and how long is it?
The Phenomenon was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phenomenon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phenomenon was composed by Christopher Hoag.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phenomenon?
The Phenomenon holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).