The Phenom

2016·Movie
1h 28min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Phenom fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Hopper Gibson throws one hundred miles per hour. Now he needs to stop thinking.

A rookie pitcher undergoes psychotherapy to overcome the yips.
Sports PsychologyBaseball DramaMental HealthOvercoming ObstaclesCharacter StudySlow BurnContemporary RealismPersonal Struggle

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Phenom

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Where can I stream The Phenom legally?

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

Is The Phenom worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phenom rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Phenom?

1 h 28 min

The Phenom runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Phenom?

Critics72
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate The Phenom higher (72) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Phenom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Phenom?

10ATAUBRCACHCLCODENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Phenom in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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