Phone Call to the Bar (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Phone Call to the Bar is an action, drama and crime film directed by Hajime Hashimoto, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Susukino red light district of Sapporo, a private detective (Yo Oizumi) drinks alcohol with his driver Takada (Ryuhei Matsuda) in his favourite bar. There he receives a phone call from a woman who identifies herself as Kyoko Kondo. The woman asks the detective to complete a simple task. The detective, having an excellent sense for danger, thinks the work is easy and accepts the case. The next day he begins the investigation.
Who’s in it. Phone Call to the Bar stars Yo Oizumi as The Detective, Ryuhei Matsuda as Takada, Koyuki as Saori and Toshiyuki Nishida as Toshio Kirishima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Phone Call to the Bar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phone Call to the Bar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phone Call to the Bar 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 Phone Call to the Bar (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phone Call to the Bar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phone Call to the Bar worth watching?
- Phone Call to the Bar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phone Call to the Bar?
- Phone Call to the Bar stars Yo Oizumi, Ryuhei Matsuda, Koyuki, Toshiyuki Nishida and Satomi Achiwa.
- When was Phone Call to the Bar released?
- Phone Call to the Bar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.