Murder by Phone
1982, English. Directed by Michael Anderson.
A madman pushes a button and kills by phone. Would you answer?
A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Michael AndersonDirector
- Richard ChamberlainNat Bridger
- John HousemanStanley Markowitz
- Sara BotsfordRidley Taylor
- Robin GammellNoah Clayton
- Gary ReinekeLt. Meara
- Barry MorseFred Waites
- Alan ScarfeJohn Websole
- James B. DouglasJack Gilsdorf
- Ken PogueFil Thorner
- Neil MunroWinters
- Jefferson MappinPhotographer
- Tom ButlerDetective Tamblyn
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- John Kent Harrison, Michael Butler, George Armondo
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Is Murder by Phone worth watching?
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How long is Murder by Phone?
Murder by Phone runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Murder by Phone have a post-credits scene?
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Murder by Phone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder by Phone is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder by Phone on?
Murder by Phone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1982. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder by Phone?
If you liked Murder by Phone, try Don't Let Go, God Told Me To, The Caller.
Who directed Murder by Phone?
Murder by Phone (1982) was directed by Michael Anderson and stars Richard Chamberlain, John Houseman, Sara Botsford.