The Phantom Father (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, The Phantom Father is a drama and romance film directed by Lucian Georgescu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. American professor Robert Traum embarks on an adventurous and amusing journey through Bucovina to find Sami the projectionist, the only person alive that can tell him anything about his Romanian Jewish descent. His symbolic journey is filled with danger, the unknown and the surreal, but finally rewarded with a double love: on the one hand he finds romantic love, on the other the passion for old cinema, nomad, popular, naive and generous.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Father stars Marcel Iureș as Robert Traum, Barry Gifford as Jack, Mihaela Sîrbu as Tania and Valer Delakeza as Sami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Phantom Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Father (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phantom Father worth watching?
- The Phantom Father holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Father?
- The Phantom Father stars Marcel Iureș, Barry Gifford, Mihaela Sîrbu, Valer Delakeza and Mihai Constantin.
- When was The Phantom Father released?
- The Phantom Father was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.