Phone Booth (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2003, Phone Booth is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 81 minutes. “No options. No lies. No fear. No deals. Just keep talking.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed... and the little red light from a laser rifle sight is proof that the caller isn't kidding.

Who’s in it. Phone Booth stars Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard, Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller, Forest Whitaker as Captain Ramey and Radha Mitchell as Kelly Shepard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Phone Booth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Phone Booth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phone Booth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phone Booth (2003)?
In US, Phone Booth is available to 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 Phone Booth worth watching?
Phone Booth holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phone Booth?
Phone Booth stars Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell and Katie Holmes.
When was Phone Booth released?
Phone Booth was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.