Plot
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Release Year: 1996
Rating: 6.3/10 (34,514 voted)
Critic's Score: 41/100
Director:
Jon Turteltaub
Stars: John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker
Storyline The main character observes a strange light on his birthday at a bar. The following days he becomes very intelligent and puts the intelligence to good use in his community. When word gets around he becomes known as a freak and everyone wants to figure out why this happened to a car mechanic. The government also wants to get their hands on it to put it to other uses.
Cast: John Travolta
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George Malley
Kyra Sedgwick
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Lace Pennamin
Forest Whitaker
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Nate Pope
Robert Duvall
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Doc Brunder
Jeffrey DeMunn
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Prof. John Ringold
Richard Kiley
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Dr. Wellin
David Gallagher
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Al Pennamin
Ashley Buccille
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Glory Pennamin
Tony Genaro
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Tito
Sean O'Bryan
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Banes
Michael Milhoan
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Jimmy
Troy Evans
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Roger
Bruce A. Young
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FBI Agent Jack Hatch
(as Bruce Young)
Vyto Ruginis
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Ted Rhome
Brent Spiner
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Dr. Bob Niedorf
Taglines:
Some things in life just can't be explained.
Release Date: 3 July 1996
Filming Locations: Auburn, California, USA
Box Office Details
Budget: $32,000,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend: $16,200,000
(USA)
(7 July 1996)
(1637 Screens)
Gross: $142,100,000
(Worldwide)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
At one point Wolfgang Petersen was attached to direct.
Goofs:
Continuity:
During the Doc's "sleep better tonight" tirade at the bar, there is a beer glass in his foreground, even though he smashed them all with his mug. Also it doesn't show in the reverse angle.
Quotes: Banes:
What else do you know, George? George Malley:
Well, I know you're on the outs with Lisa again. Banes:
[dumbfounded]
How'd you know that? George Malley:
Well, when she's living with you, she makes sure your clothes match.
User Review
One of my all-time favorites.
Rating: 10/10
This movie doesn't get the credit that it deserves. Travolta's speech
at the end of the movie to the doctor is incredible. Rarely do I ever
see a movie that acknowledges the value of a single human life like
this movie does. Most movies glorify sacrifice. This movie glorifies
life. I highly recommend it.
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