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The Phenomenon

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2020 | 100 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Fox

  • Peter CoyoteNarrator (voice)
  • Chris MellonSelf - Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
  • Don BerlinerSelf - Aviation Historian
  • Jacques ValléeSelf - Physicist / Computer Scientist
  • James FoxSelf - Director, The Phenomenon
  • Gaylan KingSelf - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
  • George KnappSelf - Investigative Reporter
  • John PodestaSelf - Former White House Chief of Staff
  • Bill RichardsonSelf - Former U.S. Energy Secretary
  • Harry ReidSelf - Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015)