Phone (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Phone is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ahn Byeong-ki, running about 103 minutes. “The Last Call You'll Ever Get...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Soon after Ji-won gets a new cell phone, her friend's young daughter, Yeong-ju, puts it to her ear and immediately begins screaming in terror. When other strange things start happening in connection with the phone, Ji-Won does some investigating and discovers that of the people before her who had the same number, almost all of them died suddenly under unusual circumstances. As Yeong-ju's behavior becomes increasingly alarming, Ji-won digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the number's first owner, a high school girl named Jin-hie.
Who’s in it. Phone stars Ha Ji-won as Ji-won, Kim Yu-mi as Ho-jeong, Choi Woo-jae as Chang-hoon and Ji-yeon Choi as Jin-hie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Phone 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phone (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phone worth watching?
- Phone holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phone?
- Phone stars Ha Ji-won, Kim Yu-mi, Choi Woo-jae, Ji-yeon Choi and Seo-woo Eun.
- When was Phone released?
- Phone was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.