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The Phantom of the Open

2022Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes86%87%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

Movies with

Story

Every dreamer deserves a shot.

Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.

Feels like

  • Biographical Comedy
  • Underdog Story
  • Golf Championship
  • British Humor
  • Dreamer
  • Unrelenting Optimism
  • Folk Hero
  • Historical Setting

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Craig Roberts
Written by
Simon Farnaby, Scott Murray
Produced by
Kate Glover, Tom Miller, Nichola Martin
Music by
Isobel Waller-Bridge

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 2022 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
March 18, 2022
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
84 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Phantom of the Open?"

Questions about The Phantom of the Open

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Phantom of the Open?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Phantom of the Open from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Phantom of the Open worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 65).

Is The Phantom of the Open okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Phantom of the Open make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Phantom of the Open?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.