Phantom (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, Phantom is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Biju Varkey, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. Phantom movie is all about Pailey (Mammootty) has come from Irutupetta, a small village in rural Kerala to Mumbai and made a name for him. He had come originally to Mumbai with the hope of making it big in Bollywood as an actor. But after many failed attempts, he becomes a stuntman who becomes the dupe for big stars. Due to his dare devil stunts he gets the name Phantom Pailey.
Who’s in it. Phantom stars Mammootty as Phantom Pailey, Malavika, Monica as Hema and Nishanth Sagar as Josekutty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Phantom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom (2002)?
- In US, Phantom is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantom worth watching?
- Phantom holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantom?
- Phantom stars Mammootty, Malavika, Monica, Nishanth Sagar and Lalu Alex.
- When was Phantom released?
- Phantom was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.