Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'Phenomenon' right now, here are some important points about the Touchstone Pictures fantasy flick. Phenomenon starring John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min. The release date of the movie is July 5th, 1996. The movie received a user score of 65/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 1,270 real users.
Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis."
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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Phenomenon' on each platform when they are available. 'Phenomenon' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Google Play Movies, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, YouTube, and Microsoft Store in the US.
'Phenomenon' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on July 5th, 1996
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
December 3rd, 1997
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