The Philadelphia Experiment

The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.

19841h 42m6.1(472 votes)

Science FictionAdventureThriller

Synopsis

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

The Philadelphia Experiment (1984) is a science fiction, adventure, and thriller film directed by Stewart Raffill. It stars Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, and Eric Christmas. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 472 votes.

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Director

Stewart Raffill

Cast

Michael Paré

David Herdeg

Nancy Allen

Allison Hayes

Eric Christmas

Dr. James Longstreet

Bobby Di Cicco

Jim Parker

Louise Latham

Pamela

Kene Holliday

Major Clark

Joe Dorsey

Sheriff Bates

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Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment stars Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, and Bobby Di Cicco, and was directed by Stewart Raffill.

How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did The Philadelphia Experiment come out?

The Philadelphia Experiment was released in 1984.

What genre is The Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment is a science fiction, adventure, and thriller film.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?

The Philadelphia Experiment holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.