The Phenom Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 10, 2016

The Phenom

Release Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 Limited

Director: Noah Buschel

Starring: Ethan Hawke • Paul Giamatti • Johnny Simmons

N/A Drama N/A

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64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Ever since Hopper (Johnny Simmons) was a child, he has dreamed of becoming a major-league pitcher. Relentlessly pushed by his abusive father (Academy Award Nominee Ethan Hawke), he’s on the verge of becoming one of the game’s most promising players when he unexpectedly breaks down on the mound. Now Hopper’s only hope lies with an unorthodox sports therapist (Academy Award Nominee Paul Giamatti) who urges him to let go of the past so he can find success on the field.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Phenom.

Ethan Hawke
Blue Moon, The Black Phone 2
Paul Giamatti
Downton Abbey 3, Win Win
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Johnny Simmons
21 Jump Street, Hotel for Dogs

Crew Behind the Film

The The Phenom behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Noah Buschel last directed Glass Chin. The film's writer Noah Buschel last wrote Glass Chin.

Director: Noah Buschel
Screenwriter: Noah Buschel

Studio: RLJ Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the The Phenom movie production.

Production Updates for The Phenom

Apr 2016

Completed

Changed The Phenom movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2016

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official The Phenom movie trailers and clips.

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The Phenom

Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Phenom was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 24, 2016. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Independence Day Resurgence, The Shallows and Free State of Jones. As a limited release, The Phenom was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Phenom was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, June 24 , 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.