One Missed Call

2003·Movie
1h 52min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes46%62%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderARROW

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One Missed Call fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Death cannot be put on hold...

People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and time of their future death, listed on the message log. The plot thickens as the surviving characters pursue the answers to this mystery which could save their lives.
J-HorrorSupernatural MysteryTechnological HorrorPsychological ThrillerTime Loop PremiseCreepy Sound DesignModern Urban SettingViolent DeathsOminous Premonitions

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Miike, Kato Fumiaki
Written by:
Yasushi Akimoto, Minako Daira
Produced by:
Tsuyoshi Sugino, Naoki Sato, Yoichi Arishige
Composed by:
Koji Endo

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Questions about One Missed Call

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Missed Call legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderARROW

One Missed Call is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One Missed Call worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 46%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Missed Call rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is One Missed Call?

1 h 52 min

One Missed Call runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Missed Call?

Critics46
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate One Missed Call higher (62) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was One Missed Call a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

What language is One Missed Call in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch One Missed Call?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Missed Call in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Missed Call use?

Mouth Stitched ShutA House DividedShower SceneThe Un-RevealCalling CardDumb StruckThe SpeechlessDoomed ProtagonistFor the EvulzGratuitous MandarinAttack of the Killer WhateverHeroic Sacrificeand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for One Missed Call, including Mouth Stitched Shut, A House Divided, Shower Scene.

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