Cell (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, Cell is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Tod Williams, running about 98 minutes. “When everyone is connected no one is safe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide, it starts a murderous epidemic of epic proportions when users become bloodthirsty creatures, and a group of people in New England are among the survivors to deal with the ensuing chaos after.
Who’s in it. Cell stars John Cusack as Clayton 'Clay' Riddell, Samuel L. Jackson as Thomas 'Tom' McCourt, Isabelle Fuhrman as Alice Maxwell and Owen Teague as Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Cell has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cell (2016)?
- In US, Cell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cell worth watching?
- Cell holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cell?
- Cell stars John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Owen Teague and Clark Sarullo.
- When was Cell released?
- Cell was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.