Cellular (2004)
A desperate stranger's call plunges a young man into a pulpy, high-octane race against ruthless criminals.
A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.
How intense is Cellular?
Cellular is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Cellular feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cellular
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Cellular for you?
Is Cellular scary?
Only a little. Cellular has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Cellular gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cellular sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cellular OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cellular?
Cellular runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Cellular?
Cellular is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Cellular have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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