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Cellular

2004·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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If the signal dies so does she.

A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.
High-Stakes ThrillerReal-Time SuspenseCell Phone PremiseAdrenaline RushHome Invasion HorrorParental DesperationClaustrophobic TensionPacing IntensitySound Design FocusGenre Hybrid

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cellular?

In the United States, Cellular streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Cellular worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Cellular okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Cellular plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Cellular scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Cellular use?

Right Man in the Wrong PlaceInsistent TerminologyHonor Before Reason"Die Hard" on an XMeaningful Background EventCreative Closing CreditsCreator CameoChekhov's NewsAction SurvivorPrecision F-StrikeSuddenly ShoutingOh, Crap!and 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Right Man in the Wrong Place, Insistent Terminology, and Honor Before Reason.