The Phantom
Slam evil!
1996 • 100 min • Adventure · Action
Synopsis
The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 50 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 53 Audience · 639 · 49%
The 21st Phantom must stop a wealthy madman from finding three mystical skulls that grant ultimate power. He travels from the jungles of Bengalla to New York to prevent the villain from unleashing chaos upon the world.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Action sequences involve gunfights and hand-to-hand combat, typical of adventure films.
- Some characters smoke and drink in social settings.
- Mild romantic interest is present, with some kissing.
What it models well
- Courage and heroism
- Protecting ancient cultures
- Fighting for justice
- Loyalty to family and legacy
Talk about it after
- The importance of protecting historical artifacts.
- What it means to carry on a family legacy.
- Why good often triumphs over greed and power.
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Top billed cast
Director: Simon Wincer • Crew: Jeffrey Boam
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Reviewer notes
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewersThere was a time when Hollywood had high hopes for Billy Zane, bit sadly his participation in mediocre stuff like this never really helped his career much. He portrays the eponymous character (adequately, but no better) who must travel to New York on the trail of the evil "Drax" (Treat Williams) who wants obtain and combine three ancient skulls and obtain the ultimate power in the universe.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersCampy fun of a time. Seen this a few times over the years and while he does look goofy in the purple outfit, Billy Zane is good in the role and a shame this didn't get a follow-up. A bit surprising there hasn't been some sort of series adaptation of the material. **3.25/5**
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.3/10 (639)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Box office
- $17,323,326
- IMDb
- tt0117331
