The Black Phone (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2022, The Black Phone is a thriller and horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, running about 103 minutes. “Never talk to strangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Who’s in it. The Black Phone stars Mason Thames as Finney Blake, Madeleine McGraw as Gwen Blake, Ethan Hawke as The Grabber and Jeremy Davies as Terrence Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Black Phone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $161.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Black Phone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Phone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Phone (2022)?
- In US, The Black Phone is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 The Black Phone worth watching?
- The Black Phone holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Phone?
- The Black Phone stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies and E. Roger Mitchell.
- When was The Black Phone released?
- The Black Phone was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.