---
title: "Phantom Thread"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/phantom-thread-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 400617
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Phantom Thread (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/phantom-thread-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Phantom Thread is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Focus Features, Annapurna Pictures, Perfect World Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A meticulous London dressmaker’s world unravels when his young muse reshapes his life."

### Why Watch
- Rich 1950s London atmosphere
- Intricate look at fashion craftsmanship
- Compelling character-driven drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime exceeds two hours, which may feel lengthy
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s mature romantic themes make it best suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, elegant, intimate, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/phantom-thread-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Thomas Anderson
- **Networks / Studios**: Focus Features, Annapurna Pictures, Perfect World Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Day-Lewis** as *Reynolds Woodcock*
- **Vicky Krieps** as *Alma Elson*
- **Lesley Manville** as *Cyril Woodcock*
- **Camilla Rutherford** as *Johanna*
- **Gina McKee** as *Countess Henrietta Harding*
- **Brian Gleeson** as *Dr. Robert Hardy*
- **Harriet Sansom Harris** as *Barbara Rose*
- **Lujza Richter** as *Princess Mona Braganza*
- **Julia Davis** as *Lady Baltimore*
- **Julie Vollono** as *London Housekeeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Phantom Thread released?
It was released in the United States on December 25, 2017.

### Q: Who directed Phantom Thread?
The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

### Q: What genre does Phantom Thread belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance film.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The narrative takes place in 1950s London.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and ten minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Phantom Thread — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/400617)
- [Nit z přízraků – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nit_z_p%C5%99%C3%ADzrak%C5%AF)

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