Phantoms (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Phantoms is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Joe Chappelle, running about 91 minutes. “For centuries they told us the terror would come from above. We've been looking the wrong way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the peaceful town of Snowfield, Colorado something evil has wiped out the community. And now, its up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.
Who’s in it. Phantoms stars Ben Affleck as Sheriff Bryce Hammond, Peter O'Toole as Dr. Timothy Flyte, Rose McGowan as Lisa Pailey and Joanna Going as Jennifer Pailery, M.D., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Phantoms has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.6M 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 Phantoms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantoms tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantoms (1998)?
- In US, Phantoms 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 Phantoms worth watching?
- Phantoms holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantoms?
- Phantoms stars Ben Affleck, Peter O'Toole, Rose McGowan, Joanna Going and Liev Schreiber.
- When was Phantoms released?
- Phantoms was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.