The Phantom Of The Open (2022) -

Released in 2022, The Phantom of the Open is a biographical comedy-drama directed by Craig Roberts that tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of . A shipyard crane operator from Barrow-in-Furness, Flitcroft became an unlikely folk hero after managing to enter the 1976 British Open qualifying round despite having never played a full round of golf in his life. Plot Summary

The movie highlights the friction between the working-class Flitcroft family and the stuffy, elitist world of professional golf, represented by tournament official Mackenzie ( Rhys Ifans ). The Phantom of the Open (2022)

The film follows Maurice (played by ) as he faces potential redundancy at the Vickers shipyard. After watching golf on television and being captivated by the sport’s prestigious image and prize money, he decides—with the unwavering support of his wife, Jean ( Sally Hawkins ) —to enter the British Open. Released in 2022, The Phantom of the Open

Critics widely praised Rylance’s "lovable awkwardness" and the film's heartwarming, "twee" British humor, comparing it to other underdog stories like Eddie the Eagle . It currently holds an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Production Credits Director: Craig Roberts The film follows Maurice (played by ) as

Simon Farnaby (adapted from his own 2010 biography of Flitcroft)

The central theme is the importance of pursuing one's passions regardless of social standing or innate talent, a philosophy Maurice also instills in his disco-dancing twin sons.

Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Jake Davies, and Christian and Jonah Lees