The Phantom of Liberty (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1974, The Phantom of Liberty is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 104 minutes. “Luis Bunuel's kinkiest comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of Liberty stars Adriana Asti as La dame en noir, la soeur du premier préfet, Milena Vukotić as L'infirmière, Jean-Claude Brialy as M. Foucault and Monica Vitti as Mme Foucault, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Phantom of Liberty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom of Liberty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom of Liberty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom of Liberty (1974)?
- In US, The Phantom of Liberty is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom of Liberty worth watching?
- The Phantom of Liberty holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phantom of Liberty?
- The Phantom of Liberty stars Adriana Asti, Milena Vukotić, Jean-Claude Brialy, Monica Vitti and Jean Rochefort.
- When was The Phantom of Liberty released?
- The Phantom of Liberty was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.