The Phantom (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, The Phantom is an action and adventure film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 100 minutes. “Slam evil!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Who’s in it. The Phantom stars Billy Zane as The Phantom / Kit Walker, Kristy Swanson as Diana Palmer, Treat Williams as Xander Drax and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sala, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Phantom has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $17.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom (1996)?
- In US, The Phantom is available to 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 worth watching?
- The Phantom holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom?
- The Phantom stars Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones and James Remar.
- When was The Phantom released?
- The Phantom was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.