The Phantom of the Open
“Every dreamer deserves a shot.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-15
Top Cast
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Mark Rylance
Maurice Flitcroft
Sally Hawkins
Jean Flitcroft
Jonah Lees
James Flitcroft
Christian Lees
Gene Flitcroft
Jake Davies
Michael Flitcroft
Mark Lewis Jones
Cliff
Johann Myers
Willie
Rhys Ifans
Keith Mackenzie
Ash Tandon
Lloyd Donovan
Ian Porter
Dick Nelson
Nigel Betts
Tony Marsh
Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
Josie
Simon Farnaby
Laurent Lambert
Steve Oram
Gerald Hopkins
Neil Edmond
Bruce Atkins
Tim Berrington
Golfer 1
Terence Booth
Golfer 2
Ian Mansfield
Greenkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Farnaby
- Original Score
- Isobel Waller-Bridge
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Open
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Baby Cow Productions, BFI, Ingenious Media, Water & Power Productions, Cornerstone Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Roberts
Simon Farnaby, Scott Murray
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Kit Fraser
Jonathan Amos
Mark Rylance, Simon Farnaby, Craig Roberts, Mark Gooder, Alison Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Farnaby
Writer
Scott Murray
Writer
Kate Glover
Producer
Nichola Martin
Producer
Tom Miller
Producer
Kit Fraser
Director of Photography
Jonathan Amos
Editor
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Original Music Composer
Sarah Finlay
Production Design
Simon Farnaby
Screenplay
Craig Roberts
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of the Open
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What is The Phantom of the Open about?
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.
Who directed The Phantom of the Open?
The Phantom of the Open was directed by Craig Roberts.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Open?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Open includes Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Jonah Lees, Christian Lees, Jake Davies.
When was The Phantom of the Open released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Open was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom of the Open?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom of the Open was composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge.
Is The Phantom of the Open based on a book or true story?
The Phantom of the Open is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Simon Farnaby", Book: "Scott Murray".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of the Open?
The Phantom of the Open holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).