The Phone
2015, Korean. Directed by Kim Bong-joo.
It all begins with a call.
When his wife is murdered, Dong-ho loses the light in his life, breaks down and falls into depression. But he knows that as long as the killer is still around, he can not get out of his loss. Then, one day, he receives a call and can not believe who he is listening to.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Phone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Kim Bong-jooDirector
- Son Hyun-jooGo Dong-ho
- Uhm Ji-wonJo Yeon-soo
- Bae Sung-wooDo Jae-hyeon
- Roh Jeong-euiGo Kyeong-rim
- Jang In-subDepartment Head Kim
- Jo Dal-hwanKim Gyoo-soo
- Lee Cheol-minSon Seok-ho
- Hwang Seok-jeongSeo Gwang-hyeon
- Hwang Bo-raKim Hye-jin
- Kim Jong-gooPark Se-moon
- Kim Ki-cheonDispatch Captain
- Seo Byeong-cheolSeocho Police Station Detective
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2015
- Original title
- 더 폰
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Bong-joo
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The Phone: quick answers
Is The Phone worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phone?
The Phone runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Phone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Phone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Phone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Phone yet.
Which OTT platform is The Phone on?
The Phone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phone?
If you liked The Phone, try The Ritual Killer, The Echo, I See You.
Who directed The Phone?
The Phone (2015) was directed by Kim Bong-joo and stars Son Hyun-joo, Uhm Ji-won, Bae Sung-woo.