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Phantom Boy

2015Movie1 h 22 minPG

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic667.0Rotten Tomatoes88%72%

A gripping, tense animated movie about everyday modern life and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

My name is Leo and I have a secret

At a hospital in New York, Alex, a police officer, meets Leo, a boy who has the ability to get out of his body and pass through the walls like a ghost. Both team up with Mary, an intrepid journalist, to capture a disfigured villain who terrorizes the city.

Feels like

  • Animated Mystery
  • Superhero Adventure
  • Ghostly Powers
  • New York City
  • Children's Film
  • Crime-Fighting Duo
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Suspenseful
  • Unique Animation Style

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol
Written by
Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol
Produced by
Jacques-Rémy Girerd
Music by
Serge Besset

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Facts

October 14, 2015 · 1 h 22 min · PG

Released
October 14, 2015
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Mystery
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Astral Projection, Bad People Abuse Animals, Big Applesauce +9

  • Astral Projection
  • Bad People Abuse Animals
  • Big Applesauce
  • Big Bad
  • The Bad Guys Are Cops
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Facial Horror
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Your Days Are Numbered
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Handicapped Badass

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Phantom Boy?"

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Where can I stream Phantom Boy?

Kanopy

In the United States, Phantom Boy is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Phantom Boy worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Phantom Boy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Phantom Boy in English?

French

No, it was made in French.