

The Phantom of the Open
Directed by Craig RobertsWhere to Watch The Phantom of the Open
- Kevin Ward6 July 2025A 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.
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The Phantom of the Open was released on 12 October 2021.
The Phantom of the Open was directed by Craig Roberts.
The Phantom of the Open has a runtime of 1h 46m.
The Phantom of the Open was produced by Kate Glover, Nichola Martin, Tom Miller.
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.
The key characters in The Phantom of the Open are Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), Jean Flitcroft (Sally Hawkins), James Flitcroft (Jonah Lees).
The Phantom of the Open is rated 12A.
The Phantom of the Open is a Comedy, Drama, Biography film.
The Phantom of the Open has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
The Phantom of the Open has made US$4M at the box office.

























