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Don't Hang Up

2016·Movie
1h 23min
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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Be Careful Who You Prank

An evening of drunken prank calls becomes a nightmare for a pair of teenagers when a mysterious stranger turns their own game against them.
Home Invasion ThrillerPrank Call Gone WrongTechnological HorrorTeenage NightmareHigh TensionCrimeMysteryContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Hang Up legally?

Don't Hang Up is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Don't Hang Up worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Hang Up rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Don't Hang Up?

1 h 23 min

Don't Hang Up runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Hang Up?

Critics33
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Don't Hang Up higher (48) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Don't Hang Up in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Hang Up?

36ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDK+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Hang Up in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Hang Up use?

Freudian ExcuseDeadly DeliveryCreate Your Own VillainBald of EvilAccidental MurderDisproportionate RetributionBound and GaggedLine-of-Sight NameBlack-and-Gray MoralityHere We Go Again!Peek-a-Boo CorpseDeadly Prankand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Don't Hang Up, including Freudian Excuse, Deadly Delivery, Create Your Own Villain.