Phantom Punch, the 2008 sports biopic starring Ving Rhames, is now available to watch in its entirety completely for free.
The movie was released in theaters in 2008, and was directed by Robert Townsend. Alongside Rhames, Phantom Punch also stars Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Alan van Sprang, David Proval, and Bridgette Wilson.
The film’s script was written by Ryan Combs, and follows the story of boxer Sonny Liston. The film’s name, specifically, is a reference to the iconic punch from Muhammad Ali that sent Liston to the ground in their second fight.
How can you watch Ving Rhames’ boxing movie for free?
Phantom Punch is available in its entirety courtesy of Shout! Factory, who released the movie for free on YouTube. Check it out below:
“Ex-convict Sonny Liston (Ving Rhames) becomes the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1962, but his personal life is marred by run-ins with organized crime and the law,” reads the film’s official synopsis.
Phantom Punch is just one of Rhames’ many memorable roles. The legendary actor has appeared in countless high-profile productions, including Jacob’s Ladder, The People Under the Stairs, Pulp Fiction, the Mission: Impossible film series, Con Air, 2004’s Dawn of the Dead, Lilo & Stitch, and more.
The film holds no official score on review sites like Rotten Tomatoes, but has been rated by fans. Currently, the film has a 41% audience score with over 100 ratings on the site. Many of the reviews praise Rhames, despite the overall mixed reaction to the movie.
