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Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes
5.7 / 10• 2022• 1h 44m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ben Stokes
Self
Lead
Sam Mendes
Self
CS
Clare Stokes
Self (Ben's wife)
DS
Deb Stokes
Self (Ben's Mother)
NF
Neil Fairbrother
Self (Ben's manager)
Joe Root
Self
Stuart Broad
Self
Jos Buttler
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Grubb's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
