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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release1996

Runtime2h 3m

StatusReleased

Budget$32,000,000

Revenue$152,000,000

Production

Touchstone Pictures

Movie

Phenomenon

1996

2h 3m

6.5

Drama

Romance

Science Fiction

Fantasy

Synopsis

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

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