The Philadelphia Experiment

Name: The Philadelphia Experiment
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2012-07-27
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Lea, Malcolm McDowell, Emilie Ullerup, Michael Paré

2012·Movie·PG-13·85 min·★ 4.8(154)

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“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.

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About The Philadelphia Experiment

The Philadelphia Experiment is a 2012 English-language adventure, science fiction and thriller film directed by Paul Ziller. The cast is led by Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Lea, Malcolm McDowell. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 4.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Runtime.

The Philadelphia Experiment was produced by Syfy, CineTel Films, and Rainbow Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on July 27, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Paul Ziller
Writers: Andy Briggs
Release date: July 27, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Canada, United States of America
Production: Syfy, CineTel Films, Rainbow Pictures

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The Philadelphia Experiment cast & crew

The Philadelphia Experiment was directed by Paul Ziller and written by Andy Briggs.

The cast features Ryan Robbins as Richard Falkner, Nicholas Lea as Bill Gardner, Malcolm McDowell as Morton Salinger, Emilie Ullerup as Molly Gardener, Michael Paré as Hagan, and Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle as Driver.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael C. Blundell and it was produced by John Prince and Tom Berry.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment worth watching?

The Philadelphia Experiment holds an audience score of 4.8/10 from 154 ratings, a more divisive adventure films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and thriller, The Philadelphia Experiment is worth a place on your watchlist.

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