The Phantom of the Open

Directed by Craig Roberts
PG-13
2021    1h 46mComedy, Drama,
7.086%87%
The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who entered the 1976 Open despite never playing a round of golf before. The extraordinary story of an ordinary man, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN is an uplifting and moving comedy drama about pursuing your dreams and shooting for the stars, no matter what hand you're dealt.

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Cast of The Phantom of the Open

  • Mark RylanceMaurice Flitcroft
  • Sally HawkinsJean Flitcroft
  • Jonah LeesJames Flitcroft
  • Christian LeesGene Flitcroft
  • Jake DaviesMichael Flitcroft
  • Mark Lewis JonesCliff
  • Johann MyersWillie
  • Rhys IfansKeith Mackenzie
  • Ash TandonLloyd Donovan
  • Ian PorterDick Nelson
  • Nigel BettsTony Marsh
  • Afsaneh DehrouyehJosie
  • Simon FarnabyLaurent Lambert / Writer
  • Steve OramGerald Hopkins
  • Neil EdmondBruce Atkins
  • Tim BerringtonGolfer 1
  • Terence BoothGolfer 2
  • Ian MansfieldGreenkeeper
  • Amy AlexanderJenny
  • Tim SteedJohn Pegg
  • Mark BoschSeve Ballesteros
  • Ebenezer Eben-SpiffJim Howard
  • Tommy FallonYoung Maurice
  • David MaraGenial Father
  • Austin GriffinYoung Mike
  • Graeme HawleyRory Thomson (TV Bright)
  • James FlitcroftDrunk Man 1
  • John McGrellisDrunk Man 2
  • Natsumi KurodaNaoko
  • Dai TabuchiAkira
  • Sadao UedaKenji
  • David AhmadJournalist 1
  • Michael DobbyJournalist 2
  • Orla CottinghamPam
  • Bianca TranterMike’s Secretary
  • Anthony J. AbrahamYoung Golfer
  • Michael McKennaBarman Dan
  • Maurice FlitcroftSelf (archive Footage)
  • Mike CapozzolaTerry Moore
  • Holly BarnardDebbie Moore (uncredited)
  • Craig RobertsDirector
  • Scott MurrayWriter
  • Nichola MartinProducer
  • Tom MillerProducer
  • Kate GloverProducer

The Phantom of the Open Ratings & Reviews

  • Kevin WardJuly 6, 2025
    A stranger than fiction tale of Maurice Flitcroft the titular Phantom of the Open, a former crane operator who manages to finagle entry into the British Open despite having never golfed before. It’s an utterly charming story that serves up proof that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins seem like the most tenderhearted souls in real life that their casting here is virtually note perfect. A fascinating story that I was completely unaware of, but one that I’d be curious to see a feature documentary. Highly recommend. Bonus points for making me feel better about my golf game.

Watch The Phantom of the Open Videos

  • The Phantom Of The Open (US Trailer 1)
    The Phantom Of The Open (US Trailer 1)Trailer
  • The Phantom Of The Open: Seve
    The Phantom Of The Open: SeveScene
  • The Phantom Of The Open: High Score
    The Phantom Of The Open: High ScoreScene
  • The Phantom Of The Open: Gerard Hoppy
    The Phantom Of The Open: Gerard HoppyScene
  • The Phantom Of The Open: Little Maurice
    The Phantom Of The Open: Little MauriceScene
  • The Phantom Of The Open: The World's Worst Golfer
    The Phantom Of The Open: The World's Worst GolferScene

 

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