The Phantom of the Open (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, The Phantom of the Open is a comedy and drama film directed by Craig Roberts, running about 102 minutes. “Every dreamer deserves a shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Open stars Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, Sally Hawkins as Jean Flitcroft, Rhys Ifans as Keith Mackenzie and Simon Farnaby as Laurent Lambert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Phantom of the Open has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Sony Pictures Core 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 The Phantom of the Open page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom of the Open tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom of the Open (2022)?
- In US, The Phantom of the Open is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Sony Pictures Core 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 The Phantom of the Open worth watching?
- The Phantom of the Open holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom of the Open?
- The Phantom of the Open stars Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Simon Farnaby and Mark Lewis Jones.
- When was The Phantom of the Open released?
- The Phantom of the Open was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.