Phone Booth (2003)
A publicist answers a ringing phone in a booth, then fights for his life as a laser sight targets him.
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.
How intense is Phone Booth?
Phone Booth is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Phone Booth feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegrittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Phone Booth
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Phone Booth for you?
Is Phone Booth scary?
Yes, properly. Phone Booth is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Phone Booth gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Phone Booth sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Phone Booth OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Phone Booth?
Phone Booth runs 1h 21m.
Where can I stream Phone Booth?
Phone Booth is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Phone Booth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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