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Phone Booth

2003·Movie
1h 21min·R
66
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Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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No options. No lies. No fear. No deals. Just keep talking.

A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed... and the little red light from a laser rifle sight is proof that the caller isn't kidding.
High-Tension ThrillerPsychological SuspenseConfined SettingReal-Time NarrativeMoral DilemmaSharp DialogueCat-and-Mouse GameMedia SatireUrban Crime

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Phone Booth legally?

Phone Booth is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Phone Booth worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Phone Booth rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Phone Booth?

1 h 21 min

Phone Booth runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Phone Booth?

Critics64
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Phone Booth much the same way.

Was Phone Booth a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$98 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 7.5 times its budget.

What language is Phone Booth in?

EnglishSwahili

It was made in English, with some Swahili. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Phone Booth?

85ADALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Phone Booth in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Phone Booth use?

Redemption Equals DeathCold SniperEvil LaughPainting the MediumBe Careful What You Wish ForActually Pretty FunnyPet the DogJerk with a Heart of GoldTake Me InsteadPrecision F-StrikeDidn't See That ComingUnnaturally Blue Lightingand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Phone Booth, including Redemption Equals Death, Cold Sniper, Evil Laugh.