The Phenomenon
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Where to watch The Phenomenon in United States
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Where is The Phenomenon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Gaia Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Gaia Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Gaia Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| France | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| Spain | JustWatch TV | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV | — |
About The Phenomenon
The Phenomenon is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by James Fox. The cast is led by Peter Coyote, Chris Mellon, Don Berliner. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
The Phenomenon was produced by James Fox Productions and Farah Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 2020, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- James Fox
- Writers
- Marc Barasch
- Release date
- October 6, 2020
- OTT release
- October 6, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- James Fox Productions, Farah Films
The Phenomenon cast & crew
The Phenomenon was directed by James Fox and written by Marc Barasch.
The cast features Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice), Chris Mellon as Self - Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Don Berliner as Self - Aviation Historian, Jacques Vallée as Self - Physicist / Computer Scientist, James Fox as Self - Director, The Phenomenon, and Gaylan King as Self - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Hoag and it was produced by Ines Garcia Romero and Tobias McGriff.
Is The Phenomenon worth watching?
The Phenomenon holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Phenomenon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Phenomenon
In United States, you can stream The Phenomenon on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Gaia Amazon Channel, and The CW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 6, 2020.
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Cast of The Phenomenon
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Chris Mellon
Self - Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Don Berliner
Self - Aviation Historian
Jacques Vallée
Self - Physicist / Computer Scientist
James Fox
Self - Director, The Phenomenon
Gaylan King
Self - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
George Knapp
Self - Investigative Reporter
John Podesta
Self - Former White House Chief of Staff
Bill Richardson
Self - Former U.S. Energy Secretary
Harry Reid
Self - Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015)
David Fravor
Self - Navy Strike Fighter Squadron
Garry Nolan
Self - Stanford School of Medicine
The Phenomenon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Phenomenon in United States?
The Phenomenon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Gaia Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Phenomenon on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Phenomenon is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Phenomenon in?
The Phenomenon is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Phenomenon?
The Phenomenon runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Phenomenon rated?
The Phenomenon is rated 12. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
▸When did The Phenomenon release on OTT?
The Phenomenon became available digitally on October 6, 2020.
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