@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes
From breathtaking highs — a World Cup win, an astonishing last stand in the Ashes, and an inspiring England captaincy — to the lows — a trial for affray, personal tragedy, and mental health challenges, which saw him take time away from the game — the documentary follows Ben Stokes in an honest film about the man behind the extraordinary cricketer.
Quick Stats
5.7
TMDB Rating
3
Votes
1h 44m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorLuke Mellows
CinematographyGiles Harvey
ComposerEd Carlsen
EditorSteve Williams
Produced by
Whisper
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
HBO MaxBuy
Apple iTunesSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Ben Stokes
Self
Sam Mendes
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Clare Stokes
Self (Ben's wife)
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Deb Stokes
Self (Ben's Mother)
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Neil Fairbrother
Self (Ben's manager)
Joe Root
Self
Stuart Broad
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Jos Buttler
Self
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Gerard Stokes
Archival footage (Ben's Dad)
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Mark Wood
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Shane Warne
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Jofra Archer
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Vithushan Ehantharajah
Self (Journalist)
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Dean Wilson
Self (Journalist)
Isa Guha
Self
