The Phantom of the Open
2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 106 min · ★ 6.8 · 76% critics
A working-class dreamer talks his way into British Open qualifying and takes on a sport far beyond his experience. As his unlikely attempt draws attention, he becomes an unexpected symbol of persistence, facing setbacks, skepticism, and the pressures of chasing a seemingly impossible goal.
Based on The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flitcroft, the World's Worst Golfer
Also known as The Fantastic Flitcrofts
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2022-03-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (130 votes)
About
If you enjoy uplifting, true-story underdog comedies with warm humor and a big-hearted message, this should land well, especially if you liked Fighting with My Family; Not for you if you want a hard-edged sports drama or nonstop laughs.
Pros: funny true-story charm; heartwarming underdog spirit; lots of smiles | Cons: not very deep; takes a few liberties; gentle pace at times
Themes
- underdog
- northern england
- based on novel or book
- sports
- 1970s
- golf
- biography
- based on true story
- twins
- shipyard
- local legend
- cumbria
- +1 more
Cast & crew
Mark Rylance
as Maurice Flitcroft
Sally Hawkins
as Jean Flitcroft
Jonah Lees
as James Flitcroft
Christian Lees
as Gene Flitcroft
Jake Davies
as Michael Flitcroft
Mark Lewis Jones
as Cliff
Johann Myers
as Willie
Rhys Ifans
as Keith Mackenzie
Ash Tandon
as Lloyd Donovan
Ian Porter
as Dick Nelson
Directed by Craig Roberts