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Phantom (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Phantom is a 2013 thriller directed by Todd Robinson, starring Ed Harris, Lance Henriksen and William Fichtner. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
worldwide gross
$1.2M
Metascore
40
Phantom (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Todd Robinson
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Phantom About?

The premise of Phantom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A submarine commander grapples with a troubled past while leading a secretive and dangerous mission. Leaving his family behind, he undertakes a perilous journey where the world's fate hangs in the balance. Facing immense pressure and navigating treacherous waters, he must confront his demons and the immense responsibility placed upon him.

Phantom Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • soviet navy
  • soviet union
  • submarine launched ballistic missile
  • soviet submarine
  • submarine
  • nuclear missile
  • cold war
  • launch code
  • diesel electric submarine
  • spetsnaz
  • nuclear submarine
  • psychotronic film
+38 more
  • naval uniform
  • submersible cruiser
  • underwater scene
  • family relationships
  • mission
  • world
  • seizure
  • american actor playing foreigner
  • soviet military
  • shootout
  • ends with historical notes
  • chlorine
  • shot in the belly
  • ak 47
  • torpedo attack
  • stopwatch
  • sabotage
  • loading a torpedo
  • cavitation
  • malfunction
  • snorkel
  • thermocline
  • wedding
  • drinking vodka
  • no title at beginning
  • no opening credits
  • periscope
  • sonar ping
  • hero
  • missile launch
  • proverb
  • disobedience
  • epilepsy
  • epileptic seizure
  • chain of command
  • tough decision
  • first officer
  • secret mission
Where to watch

Where to Watch Phantom

Rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Phantom Cast

Ed Harris leads the cast, with Lance Henriksen and William Fichtner. Directed by Todd Robinson; 9 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Phantom Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Phantom 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Phantom Plot Summary

What happens in Phantom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In May 1968, Captain Dmitri “Demi” Zubov (Ed Harris), a seasoned but troubled veteran of the Soviet Navy, finds himself facing the twilight of his career that stands in the shadow of his illustrious father. He is tasked by Admiral Markov (Lance Henriksen) to commandeer an aging submarine, a vessel that Demi once masterfully led early in his service, poised for one last journey before its handoff to the Chinese.

Full summary

The whole story of Phantom, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Phantom Box Office

Phantom grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $163,170 (14%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

US & Canada
$1M
International
$163.2K
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Videos

Phantom Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Phantom.

Phantom Official Trailer #1 (2013) - David Duchovny, Ed Harris Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Phantom?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Phantom

20 cars on screen, including the Bentley Continental GT and the 1973 Chevrolet Nova.

All 20 cars
  • Bentley Continental GT in Phantom Bentley Continental GT Main role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Nova in Phantom 1973 Chevrolet Nova Important role
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in Phantom 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2006 Ford E-450 in Phantom 2006 Ford E-450 Minor role

Seen Phantom?

FAQ

Phantom FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phantom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Phantom?

Phantom runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Phantom released?

Phantom was released on March 1, 2013.

Who directed Phantom?

Phantom was directed by Todd Robinson.

More films by Todd Robinson

Who is in the cast of Phantom?

Phantom stars Ed Harris, Lance Henriksen and William Fichtner, among 9 credited actors.

Where can I watch Phantom?

In the US, Phantom is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Phantom make at the box office?

Phantom grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $163,170 international).

How is Phantom rated?

Phantom has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Phantom have a post-credit scene?

No. Phantom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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