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The Philadelphia Experiment

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

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

The Philadelphia Experiment fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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 ThrillerTime Travel ParadoxMilitary ExperimentAction & SuspenseGovernment ConspiracyHigh-Tech WarfareHistorical EchoesCatastrophic Consequences

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Ziller, Bryan C. Knight, Ruby J. Munro
Written by:
David Sanderson, Andy Briggs
Produced by:
Tom Berry, Penny Perry, Penny Perry
Composed by:
Wendy Czajkowsky, Michael Neilson, Randy Kiss

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 legally?

fuboTVHooplaPlexRuntimeTubi TV

The Philadelphia Experiment is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Runtime. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Philadelphia Experiment rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?

1 h 25 min

The Philadelphia Experiment runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Philadelphia Experiment in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Philadelphia Experiment?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Philadelphia Experiment in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Philadelphia Experiment, including Conflict Ball, Lemming Cops, Developing Doomed Characters.