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6Anchored by an impish Mark Rylance, it takes its cue from the story’s hero: a bit ramshackle, very amiable, always watchable.
Read full review at Empire 8There’s an earnestness to Rylance’s performance, which encourages us to find inspiration in the underdog.
Read full review at The Guardian
8Mark Rylance scores some farcical laughs as real-life mediocrity Maurice Flitcroft, but his family life gives the movie heart.
Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times
8An uproarious, Ealing-esque tale of a real-life golfing imposter.
Read full review at The Telegraph
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What is The Phantom of the Open about? 
The Phantom of the Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from the north of England who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With unwavering determination and a never-say-die attitude, Maurice embarks on a series of hilarious and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, ultimately earning him a place in the hearts of the British people as a folk hero. Starring Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, Sally Hawkins as Jean Flitcroft, Rhys Ifans as Keith Mackenzie, Jake Davies as Michael Flitcroft, Christian Lees as Gene Flitcroft, and Jonah Lees as James Flitcroft.
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