The Fantastic Flitcrofts

"Every dreamer deserves a shot."

Mar 18 2022 PG-13 NA
Comedy, Drama, Sport

Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.

Plot

The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who entered the 1976 British Open despite never playing a round of golf before. The extraordinary story of an ordinary man, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN is an uplifting and moving comedy drama about pursuing your dreams and shooting for the stars, no matter what hand you're dealt.

Written by

Scott Murray, Simon Farnaby

Directed by

Craig Roberts

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Water & Power Productions, Ingenious Media, BFI, Baby Cow Productions, BBC Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
8,449
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA