Phantom of a Previous War (2013): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 2013, Phantom of a Previous War is a drama, war and action film directed by Hawre Mustafa, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. During the 8 years of war between Iran & Iraq, many people have been killed and left their families behind, in the meantime Kurdish people fight for their rights against Saddam Husain's Government. Pishtewan a child lost his brave Dad and was killed by a traitor, he Became an Orphan and grew up without parents as his mum left them behind, Pishtewan as an adult trying to tell us a story of his childhood as he is a team leader in one of the known organization after the liberation of Iraq.

Who’s in it. Phantom of a Previous War stars Rebin Sidiq as Pishtiwan as an adult, Lanya Abdullah as Maryam, Shadan Ali as Srwa as an Adult and Hamno Hawre as Pishtiwan as a child, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Phantom of a Previous War has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom of a Previous War page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phantom of a Previous War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phantom of a Previous War (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phantom of a Previous War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Phantom of a Previous War worth watching?
Phantom of a Previous War holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phantom of a Previous War?
Phantom of a Previous War stars Rebin Sidiq, Lanya Abdullah, Shadan Ali, Hamno Hawre and Mariwan Ibrahim.
When was Phantom of a Previous War released?
Phantom of a Previous War was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.