Telephone
1986, English. Directed by Eric Red.
An emotionally-distraught and suicidal woman dials a random telephone number and gets a lonely man on the phone. With pistol in hand, she threatens to kill herself over the phone unless he can talk her out of it within one minute.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Red
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Telephone: quick answers
Is Telephone worth watching?
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How long is Telephone?
Telephone runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Does Telephone have a post-credits scene?
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Telephone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Telephone is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Telephone on?
Telephone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Telephone?
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Who directed Telephone?
Telephone (1986) was directed by Eric Red and stars Bud Cort, Laurie Lathem.