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Cellular (2004)

15 94 min  -  Crime | Thriller  -   10 September 2004 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 46,207 users   Metascore: 60/100 
Reviews: 336 user | 119 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com

A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. The catch? The woman claims to have been kidnapped; and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.

Director:

David R. Ellis

Writers:

Larry Cohen (story), Chris Morgan (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Caroline Aaron ...
Kim Basinger ...
Brenda Ballard ...
Irate Customer #1
Will Beinbrink ...
Young Security Guard
Jessica Biel ...
Chase Bloch Chase Bloch ...
Timid Boy
Chelsea Bloch Chelsea Bloch ...
Surf Girl's Friend
Chantille Boudousque ...
Chloe's Chilly Friend
Robin Brenner Robin Brenner ...
Excitable Customer
Richard Burgi ...
Paige Cannon Paige Cannon ...
Girl at Concert
Nikki Christian Nikki Christian ...
Porsche Girl
John Churchill ...
Young Guard
Greg Collins ...
Aging Security Guard
Valerie Cruz ...
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Storyline

A young man receives a call on his cellular phone from a woman who says she's been kidnapped, and thinks she's going to be killed soon, along with her husband and son who the kidnappers have gone after next. The catch? She doesn't know where she is... and his cell phone battery might go dead soon. Written by Tru Blu  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

If the signal dies so does she.

Genres:

Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, terror situations, language and some sexual references See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Final Call - Wenn er auflegt, muss sie sterben See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,100,571 (USA) (12 September 2004) (2749 Screens)

Gross:

$56,422,687 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

On the 5 August 2004 edition of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Kim Basinger said that when she was talking on a cellular phone while standing outside a movie house bathroom waiting for a friend, she became very annoyed at the small, rude crowd that had gathered around to point and laugh at her. It was only after her friend exited the bathroom and pointed out that Basinger was standing directly in front of poster for "Cellular" that depicted her talking on a cellular phone did she understand why everyone was laughing at her. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Before Ryan goes driving in the construction site, the cell phone switches from being on the seat to in his hands and then back on the seat again. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Ricky Martin: Mom, will you still be a science teacher when I get into high school?
Jessica Martin: Hmm... You never know. Why?
Ricky Martin: 'Cause I think it'd be kind of weird to have your mom as a teacher.
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Crazy Credits

The first part of the closing credits show cast and crew names on cellular
telephone screens. See more »

Connections

Features Final Destination 2 (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Them Jeans"
Written by Master P (as Percy Miller) and Michael Robinson
Performed by Master P
Courtesy of Koch Entertainment
By Arrangement with Sugaroo! See more »