The Telephone Always Rings Twice (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, The Telephone Always Rings Twice is a comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Vergne, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Marc Elbichon, a novice private sleuth, is investigating a wave of assassinations bearing a particular characteristic: the perpetrator, dubbed the "telephone killer" always strangles his female victims with a telephone cord.
Who’s in it. The Telephone Always Rings Twice stars Didier Bourdon as Marc Elbichon, Bernard Campan as Ugo, Pascal Légitimus as Blacky and Smaïn as Momo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Telephone Always Rings Twice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Telephone Always Rings Twice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Telephone Always Rings Twice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Telephone Always Rings Twice (1985)?
- In CA, The Telephone Always Rings Twice is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Telephone Always Rings Twice worth watching?
- The Telephone Always Rings Twice holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Telephone Always Rings Twice?
- The Telephone Always Rings Twice stars Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Pascal Légitimus, Smaïn and Seymour Brussel.
- When was The Telephone Always Rings Twice released?
- The Telephone Always Rings Twice was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.