Phenomenon
“Some things in life just can't be explained.”
Synopsis
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Phenomenon 1996 Trailer | John Travolta | Kyra Sedgwick
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-19
Top Cast
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John Travolta
George Malley
Kyra Sedgwick
Lace Pennamin
Forest Whitaker
Nate Pope
Robert Duvall
Doc
Jeffrey DeMunn
Professor Ringold
Richard Kiley
Dr. Wellin
David Gallagher
Al
Ashley Buccille
Glory
Tony Genaro
Tito
Sean O'Bryan
Banes
Michael Milhoan
Jimmy
Troy Evans
Roger
Bruce A. Young
Jack Hatch
Vyto Ruginis
Ted Rhome
Brent Spiner
Dr. Bob
Elisabeth Nunziato
Ella
Ellen Geer
Bonnie
James Keane
Pete the Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$152M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.75x
+$120M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Di Pego
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Phenomenon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Worldwide Gross
- $152M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Turteltaub
Gerald Di Pego
Thomas Newman
Phedon Papamichael
Bruce Green
Barbara Boyle, Michael Taylor, Charles Newirth, Jonathan D. Krane
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Turteltaub
Director
Gerald Di Pego
Screenplay
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Bruce Green
Editor
Barbara Boyle
Producer
Michael Taylor
Producer
Jeff Cadiente
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Garreth Stover
Production Design
Betsy Cox
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.
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 Phenomenon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phenomenon about?
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Who directed Phenomenon?
Phenomenon was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Who stars in Phenomenon?
The principal cast of Phenomenon includes John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, Jeffrey DeMunn.
When was Phenomenon released and how long is it?
Phenomenon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Phenomenon?
Phenomenon had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $152M at the worldwide box office (4.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Phenomenon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phenomenon was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phenomenon?
Phenomenon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).