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Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread

Drama · Romance · 2017

In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.

Movie details

Phantom Thread

2017 Drama · Romance 2h 10m

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7.3 / 10

Community rating

In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Phantom Thread?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Thomas Anderson

Written by

Paul Thomas Anderson

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Reynolds Woodcock

Vicky Krieps

Vicky Krieps

Alma Elson

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Cyril Woodcock

Camilla Rutherford

Camilla Rutherford

Johanna

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Countess Henrietta Harding

Brian Gleeson

Brian Gleeson

Dr. Robert Hardy

Harriet Sansom Harris

Harriet Sansom Harris

Barbara Rose

Court is in session

Put Phantom Thread on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.