Movie

The Philadelphia Experiment

“The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.”

★ 6.1(454)19841h 42m

The Philadelphia Experiment is available to rent or buy on Viaplay and Blockbuster in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Stewart Raffill
Release date: 1984-10-05
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $8,103,330
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Pictures Group
Part of: The Philadelphia Experiment Collection

The Philadelphia Experiment — trailer

About The Philadelphia Experiment

The Philadelphia Experiment is a 1984 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Stewart Raffill, starring Michael Paré, Nancy Allen and Eric Christmas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 454 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Philadelphia Experiment in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

Cast

Michael Paré

David Herdeg

Nancy Allen

Allison Hayes

Eric Christmas

Dr. James Longstreet

Bobby Di Cicco

Jim Parker

Louise Latham

Pamela

Kene Holliday

Major Clark

Joe Dorsey

Sheriff Bates

Michael Currie

Magnussen

Stephen Tobolowsky

Barney

Gary Brockette

Adjutant / Andrews

Debra Troyer

Young Pamela

Miles McNamara

Young Longstreet

Themes & keywords

experimentbased on novel or bookaftermathintelligencetime travelbiographybased on true storyurban legendfalling in loveuss eldridge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Philadelphia Experiment in Sweden?+

In Sweden, The Philadelphia Experiment is available to rent or buy on Viaplay and Blockbuster. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Philadelphia Experiment on Netflix?+

The Philadelphia Experiment is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is The Philadelphia Experiment?+

The Philadelphia Experiment has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Philadelphia Experiment?+

The Philadelphia Experiment stars Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco and Louise Latham.

When did The Philadelphia Experiment come out?+

The Philadelphia Experiment is a 1984 movie directed by Stewart Raffill.

What genre is The Philadelphia Experiment?+

The Philadelphia Experiment is Science Fiction, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed The Philadelphia Experiment?+

The Philadelphia Experiment was directed by Stewart Raffill.