


Film · Released
The Philadelphia Experiment
“The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.”
The Philadelphia Experiment at a glance
The Philadelphia Experiment is a 1984 science fiction and adventure film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV, Pluto TV and YouTube Free.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1984-10-05
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 · 477 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmBased 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.
Cast
14 names
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
Miles McNamaraYoung Longstreet
Ralph ManzaOlder JimQuestions about The Philadelphia Experiment
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Philadelphia Experiment in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Philadelphia Experiment is listed on Rakuten TV, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Philadelphia Experiment suitable for children?
The Philadelphia Experiment is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Philadelphia Experiment on PelisPlus UK?
The Philadelphia Experiment has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Philadelphia Experiment about?
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.
How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?
The Philadelphia Experiment runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Philadelphia Experiment trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Philadelphia Experiment ≣ 1984 ≣ Trailer #2 without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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