The Black Phone
2022, English. Directed by Scott Derrickson.
Never talk to strangers.
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Black Phone is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Details
- Released
- 16 June 2022
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $161M
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What The Black Phone is based on
The Black Phone is based on The Black Phone, a 2004 short story by Joe Hill.
Short story · 2004
The Black Phone
By Joe Hill
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The Black Phone: quick answers
What comes after The Black Phone?
Next in the series: Black Phone 2 (2025).
Is The Black Phone worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 6,222 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Phone?
The Black Phone runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Black Phone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Phone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Phone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Phone is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Phone on?
The Black Phone is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Phone?
If you liked The Black Phone, try Black Phone 2, The Conjuring, Whisper.
Who directed The Black Phone?
The Black Phone (2022) was directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke.
What is The Black Phone based on?
The Black Phone is based on The Black Phone, a 2004 short story by Joe Hill.