Movie

Phenomena

“Jennifer has a few million close friends. She's going to need them all!”

★ 6.8(910)19851h 50m

Phenomena is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Dario Argento
Release date: 1985-01-25
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: German
Budget: $3,800,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: DACFILM Rome

Phenomena — trailer

About Phenomena

Phenomena is a 1985 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Dario Argento, starring Jennifer Connelly, Daria Nicolodi and Fiore Argento. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 910 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Phenomena in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young girl, with an amazing ability to communicate with insects, is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders.

Cast

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Corvino

Daria Nicolodi

Frau Brückner

Fiore Argento

Vera Brandt

Federica Mastroianni

Sophie

Fiorenza Tessari

Gisela Sulzer

Dalila Di Lazzaro

Headmistress

Patrick Bauchau

Inspector Rudolf Geiger

Donald Pleasence

Professor John McGregor

Alberto Cracco

UBS Bank Teller

Kaspar Capparoni

Karl, Sophie's Boyfriend

Mario Donatone

Morris Shapiro

Antonio Maimone

EEG Doctor

Themes & keywords

daughterinsectboarding schoolpsychopathtelepathydetectiveswitzerlandchimpanzeegirls' boarding schoolmurderserial killerteenage girlschoolmaniacamerican abroad

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Phenomena in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Phenomena on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

Is Phenomena on Netflix?+

Phenomena is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is Phenomena?+

Phenomena has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Phenomena?+

Phenomena stars Jennifer Connelly, Daria Nicolodi, Fiore Argento, Federica Mastroianni and Fiorenza Tessari.

When did Phenomena come out?+

Phenomena is a 1985 movie directed by Dario Argento.

What genre is Phenomena?+

Phenomena is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Phenomena?+

Phenomena was directed by Dario Argento.