Movie

Phantom Punch

“Before Tyson, there was Liston.”

★ 5.3(18)20081h 45m

Phantom Punch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Townsend
Release date: 2008-09-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Access Motion Pictures

Phantom Punch — trailer

About Phantom Punch

Phantom Punch is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Townsend, starring Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash and Nicholas Turturro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Phantom Punch in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ving Rhames

Sonny Liston

Stacey Dash

Geraldine Liston

Nicholas Turturro

Ceasar Novak

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Farah

David Proval

Savino

Rick Roberts

Father Alios

Alan van Sprang

Nico Orso

Egidio Tari

Bobby Zazo

Andrew Hinkson

Muhammad Ali

Themes & keywords

rapesportsboxerbiographyheavyweight champion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Phantom Punch in Canada?+

In Canada, Phantom Punch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Phantom Punch on Netflix?+

Phantom Punch is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Phantom Punch?+

Phantom Punch has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Phantom Punch?+

Phantom Punch stars Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and David Proval.

When did Phantom Punch come out?+

Phantom Punch is a 2008 movie directed by Robert Townsend.

What genre is Phantom Punch?+

Phantom Punch is Drama film.

Who directed Phantom Punch?+

Phantom Punch was directed by Robert Townsend.