Phantom Thread

(2017)Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson130 min · RDrama, Romance

In 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a dressmaker of obsessive precision, his atelier a temple to fabric and form. He takes Alma Elson (Vicky Krieps), a waitress, as his muse and lover, but his routines tolerate no disruption. Anderson frames the world through doorways and down hallways, each room a sealed chamber where desire and control move in and out of focus like thread through cloth.

Daniel Day-Lewisas Reynolds Woodcock
Vicky Kriepsas Alma Elson
Lesley Manvilleas Cyril Woodcock
Gina McKeeas Countess Henrietta Harding
Brian Gleesonas Dr. Robert Hardy
Harriet Sansom Harrisas Barbara Rose
Lujza Richteras Princess Mona Braganza
Julia Davisas Lady Baltimore
Julie Vollonoas London Housekeeper
Sue Clarkas Biddy
Joan Brownas Nana
Dinah Nicholsonas Elsa
Julie Duckas Irma
Maryanne Frostas Winn
Elli Banksas Elli
Amy Cunninghamas Mabel
Amber Brabantas Amber
Geneva Corlettas Geneva
Juliet Glavesas Florist
Philip Franksas Peter Martin
Tony Hansfordas Petrol Station Owner
Steven F. Thompsonas Maitre'D