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TMDB19841h 42mScience Fiction / Adventure / Thriller

The Philadelphia Experiment

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

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 475 votes

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The Philadelphia Experiment at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction, adventure, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 6 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 475 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Philadelphia Experiment tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 475 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Philadelphia Experiment

Is The Philadelphia Experiment scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Philadelphia Experiment for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Philadelphia Experiment in the US?
The Philadelphia Experiment streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and 3 more, and can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is The Philadelphia Experiment suitable for kids?
The Philadelphia Experiment is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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