The Phantom of Liberty (1974)
Kernel Score: 83% · 320 ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1974-09-10
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Phantom of Liberty
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
The Phantom of Liberty parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Phantom of Liberty is a 1974 surrealist comedy by Luis Bunuel that touches on taboo subjects including incest and pedophilia in an absurdist, non-linear format.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes depictions of a sniper and an execution among its surreal vignettes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Touches on incest and pedophilia as surrealist subject matter, handled abstractly rather than explicitly.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Adriana Asti as The Lady in Black, the Sister of the First Prefect
- Milena Vukotić as The Nurse
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Mr. Foucault
- Monica Vitti as Mrs. Foucault
- Jean Rochefort as Mr. Legendre
- Michel Piccoli as The Second Police Prefect
- Adolfo Celi as The Doctor
- Claude Piéplu as The Commissioner
- Paul Frankeur as The Innkeeper
- Pierre Maguelon as The Policeman
The Phantom of Liberty FAQ
Is The Phantom of Liberty good?
The Phantom of Liberty has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 320 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Phantom of Liberty?
In the US you can stream The Phantom of Liberty on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Phantom of Liberty OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Phantom of Liberty is a 1974 surrealist comedy by Luis Bunuel that touches on taboo subjects including incest and pedophilia in an absurdist, non-linear format.
What movies are like The Phantom of Liberty?
If you liked The Phantom of Liberty, try OSS 117: Lost in Rio, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Family Resemblances and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.