The Telephone Book (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, The Telephone Book is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nelson Lyon, running about 87 minutes. “The story of a girl who falls in love with the world's greatest obscene phone call.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sexually voracious young woman receives a dirty phone call from a stranger; so satisfied by the experience, she sets out to find him somewhere in New York City.
Who’s in it. The Telephone Book stars Sarah Kennedy as Alice, Norman Rose as Mr. Smith, Barry Morse as Har Poon and James Harder as Obscene Caller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Telephone Book 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 The Telephone Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Telephone Book tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Telephone Book (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Telephone Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Telephone Book worth watching?
- The Telephone Book holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Telephone Book?
- The Telephone Book stars Sarah Kennedy, Norman Rose, Barry Morse, James Harder and Jill Clayburgh.
- When was The Telephone Book released?
- The Telephone Book was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.