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The Phantom of the Open

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2022 | 106 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pride, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Craig Roberts

  • Mark RylanceMaurice Flitcroft
  • Sally HawkinsJean Flitcroft
  • Jonah LeesJames Flitcroft
  • Christian LeesGene Flitcroft
  • Jake DaviesMichael Flitcroft
  • Mark Lewis JonesCliff
  • Johann MyersWillie
  • Rhys IfansKeith Mackenzie
  • Ash TandonLloyd Donovan
  • Ian PorterDick Nelson