The Phantom Empire (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1987, The Phantom Empire is a fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Lost city explorers find mutants, cavegirls, dinosaurs and a leather clad space queen.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Empire stars Ross Hagen as Cort Eastman, Jeffrey Combs as Andrew Paris, Dawn Wildsmith as Eddy Colchilde and Robert Quarry as Prof. Strock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Phantom Empire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Empire tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Empire (1987)?
- In US, The Phantom Empire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Empire worth watching?
- The Phantom Empire holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Empire?
- The Phantom Empire stars Ross Hagen, Jeffrey Combs, Dawn Wildsmith, Robert Quarry and Susan Stokey.
- When was The Phantom Empire released?
- The Phantom Empire was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.