Is Phone Booth scary?

MyCinema has not rated Phone Booth for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Phone Booth in the US?

Phone Booth streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Phone Booth?

Phone Booth runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Is Phone Booth suitable for kids?

Phone Booth is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20031h 21mThriller / Crime

Phone Booth

Name: Phone Booth
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Released: 2003-01-06
Duration: 81 min

No options. No lies. No fear. No deals. Just keep talking.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 4,375 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 13 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Phone Booth at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 21m

At 1h 21m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller and crime.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4,375 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Phone Booth tonight

It is a short one: 1h 21m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4,375 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Phone Booth?

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Questions about Phone Booth

Is Phone Booth scary?: MyCinema has not rated Phone Booth for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Phone Booth in the US?: Phone Booth streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Phone Booth?: Phone Booth runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Is Phone Booth suitable for kids?: Phone Booth is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.