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Phantom Punch

5.320081h 45mRMovieDrama

From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.

DirectorRobert Townsend
WritersRob Steen·Ryan Combs
ProducersHassain Zaidi·Marek Posival

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoShout! Factory Amazon ChannelShout! Factory Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsTubi TVTubi TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPlexPlex
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Townsend

VRVing Rhames
Ving Rhames
Sonny Liston
SDStacey Dash
Stacey Dash
Geraldine Liston
NTNicholas Turturro
Nicholas Turturro
Ceasar Novak
BWBridgette Wilson
Bridgette Wilson
Farah
DPDavid Proval
David Proval
Savino
RRRick Roberts
Rick Roberts
Father Alios
ASAlan van Sprang
Alan van Sprang
Nico Orso
ET
Egidio Tari
Bobby Zazo
AHAndrew Hinkson
Andrew Hinkson
Muhammad Ali

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Phantom Punch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Phantom Punch?

Phantom Punch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Tubi TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Phantom Punch on Netflix?

No, Phantom Punch is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is Phantom Punch on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Phantom Punch is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Phantom Punch for free?

Phantom Punch is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is Phantom Punch based on a true story?

Yes — Phantom Punch is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).