The Philadelphia Experiment
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.
Release Year
1984
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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The Philadelphia Experiment is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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