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Release Date:
3 July 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Some things in life just can't be explained.Plot:
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Kyra Sedgwick Gets Her Own Walk of Fame Star (From Aceshowbiz. 9 June 2009, 2:38 AM, PDT)
Forest Whitaker Will Unveil Oscar Nominations 1/22
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 20 January 2009, 8:13 PM, PST)
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A Phenomenal Experience. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Travolta | ... | George Malley |
 | Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin |
 | Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope |
 | Robert Duvall | ... | Doc Brunder |
 | Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Prof. John Ringold |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin |
 | David Gallagher | ... | Al Pennamin |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory Pennamin |
 | Tony Genaro | ... | Tito |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes |
 | Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) |
 | Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome |
 | Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob Niedorf |
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Rated PG for language and mild sensuality.Parents Guide:
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123 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:12 | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PGFun Stuff
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Factual errors: The signals George intercepts are not high speed Morse signals as he pretended but simple old-fashioned telex transmissions. moreQuotes:
Banes: [speaking about George's transformation] He never really changed at all. Isn't that right Doc? I mean he never really got any smarter. Doc?Doc: Banes... how's your lady love?
Banes: We... um... we broke up.
Doc: Really? That's too bad, yeah. Now George has a love at his side and she is sticking with him. You know why? Because he bought her chairs. That's pretty smart to me. You ever buy Lisa's chairs?'
Banes: Doc's real drunk tonight.
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An ordinary small-town man (John Travolta) sees a flash of light in the sky one night and then starts to experience super-intelligence and telekinesis. Soon he is changing everyone's life for the better (most notably love interest Kyra Sedgwick, town doctor Robert Duvall and best friend Forest Whitaker). Slyly funny and innovative at first and then impressively dramatic and thought-provoking, "Phenomenon" is an effective picture that comes through because of good performances across the board and smart screen-writing. Travolta and Duvall are excellent together and they share the spotlight in the venture. Under-rated production that should be given a try. It is one of those films that will cause your emotions to come shining through. 4 stars out of 5.