The Phantom of Liberty

1h 44m · 1974 · Directed by Luis Buñuel · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Phantom of Liberty (1974) runs 1h 44m, directed by Luis Buñuel. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.