Phantom Thread (2017)
A renowned 1950s London dressmaker finds his meticulous life upended by an intense, melancholic romance.
In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.
How intense is Phantom Thread?
Phantom Thread has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Phantom Thread feels like
- Tone
- intimateatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Phantom Thread
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Phantom Thread for you?
Is Phantom Thread scary?
No. Phantom Thread is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Phantom Thread gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Phantom Thread sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Phantom Thread OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Phantom Thread?
Phantom Thread runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Phantom Thread?
Phantom Thread is streaming on Netflix.
Does Phantom Thread have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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