Phantom Punch (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, Phantom Punch is a drama film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 105 minutes. “Before Tyson, there was Liston.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
Who’s in it. Phantom Punch stars Ving Rhames as Sonny Liston, Stacey Dash as Geraldine Liston, Nicholas Turturro as Ceasar Novak and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Farah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Phantom Punch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom Punch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom Punch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom Punch (2008)?
- In US, Phantom Punch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantom Punch worth watching?
- Phantom Punch holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantom Punch?
- Phantom Punch stars Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and David Proval.
- When was Phantom Punch released?
- Phantom Punch was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.