The Philadelphia Experiment
1984, English. Directed by Stewart Raffill.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 480 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Philadelphia Experiment is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stewart RaffillDirector
- Michael ParéDavid Herdeg
- Nancy AllenAllison Hayes
- Eric ChristmasDr. James Longstreet
- Bobby Di CiccoJim Parker
- Louise LathamPamela
- Kene HollidayMajor Clark
- Joe DorseySheriff Bates
- Michael CurrieMagnussen
- Stephen TobolowskyBarney
- Gary BrocketteAdjutant / Andrews
- Debra TroyerYoung Pamela
- Miles McNamaraYoung Longstreet
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Janover, William Gray, Don Jakoby
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $8.1M
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What The Philadelphia Experiment is based on
The Philadelphia Experiment is based on Philadelphia Experiment, a novel.
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Philadelphia Experiment
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The Philadelphia Experiment: quick answers
What comes after The Philadelphia Experiment?
Next in the series: Philadelphia Experiment II (1993).
Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 480 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Philadelphia Experiment have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Philadelphia Experiment. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Philadelphia Experiment parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Philadelphia Experiment is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Philadelphia Experiment on?
The Philadelphia Experiment is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Philadelphia Experiment?
If you liked The Philadelphia Experiment, try Battleship, Star Trek: Generations, War of the Worlds.
Who directed The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment (1984) was directed by Stewart Raffill and stars Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas.
What is The Philadelphia Experiment based on?
The Philadelphia Experiment is based on Philadelphia Experiment, a novel.