Synopsis
In the sci-fi thriller The Philadelphia Experiment the sole survivor of a wartime experiment is catapulted 41 years into the future and must race to save the world as we know it. It's now 10 years later--1993.
Scores
Overall Score
21.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
0.6%
Review Aggregate
45.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize action-packed, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
action-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Paré | 1993 | $586,000 | $1,272,000 | (est) |
| Nancy Allen | 1993 | $361,000 | $783,000 | (est) |
| Eric Christmas | 1993 | $272,000 | $589,000 | (est) |
| Bobby Di Cicco | 1993 | $222,000 | $482,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score41.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating4.5
IMDb votes2,321
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $2,970 | $6,448 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $2,970 | $6,448 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $1,485 | $3,224 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $144,000 | $312,615 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $116,000 | $251,828 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $2,700,000 | $5,861,523 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $2,961,485 | $6,429,189 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $9,000,000 | $19,538,409 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $80,000 (est) | $173,675 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $59,000 | $128,085 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $146,000 | $316,956 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $1,800,000 | $3,907,682 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $11,085,000 | $24,064,807 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $-8,123,515 | $-17,635,618 |
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