The Phone (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, The Phone is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Kim Bong-joo, running about 115 minutes. “It all begins with a call” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his wife is murdered, Dong-ho loses the light in his life, breaks down and falls into depression. But he knows that as long as the killer is still around, he can not get out of his loss. Then, one day, he receives a call and can not believe who he is listening to.
Who’s in it. The Phone stars Son Hyun-joo as Go Dong-ho, Uhm Ji-won as Jo Yeon-soo, Bae Sung-woo as Do Jae-hyeon and Roh Jeong-eui as Go Kyeong-rim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Phone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phone (2015)?
- In US, The Phone is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phone worth watching?
- The Phone holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phone?
- The Phone stars Son Hyun-joo, Uhm Ji-won, Bae Sung-woo, Roh Jeong-eui and Roh Jeong-eui.
- When was The Phone released?
- The Phone was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.