# Phenomenon (1996)

> A kindly small-town mechanic becomes extraordinarily intelligent and telekinetic, forcing his community and the woman he loves to confront the costs of transformation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4496

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Jon Turteltaub
- Cast: John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Kiley, David Gallagher, Ashley Buccille
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117333/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: awestruck, gentle, wistful, reflective evening, romantic movie night

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