Phenomenon (1996)

Directed by

Jon Turteltaub

Genre

drama film, fantasy film, science fiction film, romance film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 03m

Rated

PG

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 1,370 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A likable auto mechanic in a small town suddenly gains incredible mental abilities including telekinesis. He tries to use his new gifts to help people around him while dealing with suspicion and his own changing relationships.

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What happens

Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Gerald Di Pego. In it, an amiable, small-town everyman is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers. It stars John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, and Jeffrey DeMunn. The original music score was composed and conducted by Thomas Newman. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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