Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- propulsive
- patriotic
- action movie night
- bollywood thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film’s international action framework and political premise more effective than its uneven execution, while the soundtrack drew some praise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Captain Daniyal Khan undertakes an international operation seeking justice connected to terrorism and its victims.
The mission travels from India through Europe, America, and the volatile Middle East.
Daniyal discovers that pursuing justice through a dangerous mission requires a deeply personal price.
RAW, ISI, terrorism, and the India-Pakistan security context structure the conflict.
Films like Phantom, and why
Baby
political espionage, international missions, terrorism plot, and action-driven revenge narrative
Agent Vinod
Hindi spy thriller combining covert operations, geopolitical conflict, and personal sacrifice
Argo
globetrotting espionage action with a soldier protagonist and high-stakes terrorism storyline
Movie Details
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Release Date
- 2015-08-28
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (54)
Cast
- Saif Ali Khan
- Katrina Kaif
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Rajesh Tailang
- Sabyasachi Chakraborty
- Denzil Smith
- Shahnawaz Pradhan
- Mir Sarwar
- J. Brandon Hill
- Chittaranjan Giri
Common questions
- What is Phantom about?
- A disgraced Indian soldier turns global vigilante to punish those responsible for a terrorist atrocity, risking everything personal along the way.
- What is Phantom like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Phantom as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Phantom violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Phantom as brutal.
- What did critics think of Phantom?
- Critics generally found the film’s international action framework and political premise more effective than its uneven execution, while the soundtrack drew some praise.
- Which films are like Phantom?
- Films with a similar feel include Baby, Agent Vinod, and Argo.
- How long is Phantom?
- Phantom runs 136 minutes.
