The Phantom Of The Open(2021) May 2026

The Phantom of the Open (2021) is a whimsical and heartwarming British comedy that turns the "stranger than fiction" true story of Maurice Flitcroft into a crowd-pleasing cinematic experience. Directed by Craig Roberts and written by Simon Farnaby, the film captures the eccentric spirit of a man who famously gatecrashed the 1976 British Open despite never having played a round of golf in his life.

The film’s greatest strength is its cast. is "perfect" as Maurice, portraying him as a "holy innocent" whose unwavering optimism and adorable naivety make him impossible not to root for. Sally Hawkins provides the emotional heartbeat of the movie as his supportive wife, Jean; the pair shares a wondrous, "fierce and loyal" chemistry that grounds the more farcical elements of the plot. Style and Tone The Phantom of the Open (2021) - IMDb The Phantom of the Open(2021)