Only a little. Cellular has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Cellular?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Cellular rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

Cellular (2004)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated PG-13

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

A desperate stranger's call plunges a young man into a pulpy, high-octane race against ruthless criminals.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Cellular parents guide

No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Cellular scary?: Only a little. Cellular has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Cellular?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Cellular rated, and is it OK for kids?: Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is Cellular about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.