Phantom Thread Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 12, 2019

Phantom Thread

Release Date: Monday, December 25, 2017 Limited

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis • Lesley Manville • Vicky Krieps

R Drama 2 hrs, 2 m

2.7 / 5.0

57% WILL SEE 43% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love.

Drama

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Who stars in Phantom Thread – Cast List

Daniel Day-Lewis
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Lesley Manville
Cold Storage, Midwinter Break
Vicky Krieps
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Who is making Phantom Thread – Crew List

A look at Phantom Thread behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul Thomas Anderson last helmed One Battle After Another and Licorice Pizza. The film's writer Paul Thomas Anderson last penned One Battle After Another and Licorice Pizza.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Screenwriter: Paul Thomas Anderson
Producers: Megan Ellison
Joanne Sellar

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Annapurna Pictures
Ghoulardi Film

Production – What we know about the Phantom Thread

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2017

Completed

Changed Phantom Thread movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production has begun in the U.K.

Sep 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to begin in early 2017.

Jun 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 2 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Paul Thomas Anderson Fashion Project
Language: English

Phantom Thread Trailers and Clips

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Phantom Thread | Reynolds Woodcock's Quotable Confrontations

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Theatrical Trailer

Phantom Thread Release Date: When was the film released?

Phantom Thread was released in limited movie theaters on Monday, December 25 , 2017. There were two other movies released on the same date, including Molly's Game and All the Money in the World. As a limited release, Phantom Thread was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Phantom Thread DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Phantom Thread is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, April 10, 2018. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Phantom Thread today on Amazon.

Phantom Thread Digital Release Date

Phantom Thread is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.