Phenomenon

Phenomenon

Some things in life just can't be explained.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub

Produced by Touchstone Pictures

1996123 min6.5 / 10

A philosophical fantasy-drama about an ordinary man transformed by inexplicable powers, exploring themes of mortality, connection, and the limits of human understanding.

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

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  • Is Phenomenon violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Phenomenon sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Phenomenon easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Phenomenon end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Phenomenon scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Phenomenon, and what each one shares →

Like Phenomenon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Phenomenon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Phenomenon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Phenomenon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Phenomenon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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