Sign in

The Philadelphia Experiment

2012·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–16%

Watch

fuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeRuntimeTubi TV

Set your services

The Philadelphia Experiment fingerprint

A , sci-fi movie: .

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Feel

Story

Look

About

Past and present collide

A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
Sci-Fi Action ThrillerTime Travel ParadoxGovernment ConspiracyWorld War II EchoesTechnological HorrorMilitary Experiment Gone WrongAtmospheric TensionHigh-Stakes Survival

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Ziller
Written by:
Andy Briggs
Produced by:
John Prince
Composed by:
Michael Neilson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Philadelphia Experiment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Philadelphia Experiment?

fuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeRuntimeTubi TV

In the United States, The Philadelphia Experiment streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Runtime, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.2).

Is The Philadelphia Experiment okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Philadelphia Experiment use?

Conflict BallLemming CopsDeveloping Doomed CharactersAll Is Well That Ends WellGone Horribly WrongMad Libs Thriller TitleMass TeleportationDid Not Get the GirlYou Have to Believe Me!ForeshadowingTele-FragOur Time Travel Is Differentand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Conflict Ball, Lemming Cops, and Developing Doomed Characters.