

Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes
2022-08-26 · 104 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Chris Grubb, Luke Mellows
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- Whisper
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Ben StokesSelf
Sam MendesSelf
Joe RootSelf
Stuart BroadSelf
Jos ButtlerSelf
Shane WarneSelf
Mark WoodSelf
Jofra ArcherSelf
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