---
title: "Don't Hang Up"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-hang-up-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 375355
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Don't Hang Up (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-hang-up-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Don't Hang Up is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Wild Spark, Bigscope Films, Don't Hang Up Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Teenagers' drunken prank call game spirals into a terrifying nightmare."

### Why Watch
- Tense atmosphere builds from a simple prank
- Effective use of phone scares
- Compact 1h23 runtime keeps tension high

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed reviews suggest uneven execution
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense horror elements and unsettling phone terror, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, tension, nightmare

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-hang-up-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexis Wajsbrot, Damien Macé
- **Networks / Studios**: Wild Spark, Bigscope Films, Don't Hang Up Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gregg Sulkin** as *Sam Fuller*
- **Sienna Guillory** as *Mrs. Kolbein*
- **Garrett Clayton** as *Brady Mannion*
- **Robert Goodman** as *Larry*
- **Chris Wilson** as *L'officier de police*
- **Jack Brett Anderson** as *Jeff Mosley*
- **Bella Dayne** as *Peyton Grey*
- **Alex Dee** as *Mr Mannion*
- **Edward Killingback** as *Roy*
- **Mike Bodie** as *Mr. Frazier (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows two teenagers whose drunken prank calls become a nightmare when a mysterious stranger turns the game against them.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on February 10, 2017.

### Q: How has the film been received by audiences?
Audience ratings show a mixed response, with a 58% score based on a small number of votes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Don't Hang Up — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/375355)
- [Don't Hang Up (2016): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/611196-dont-hang-up/tvurci)
- [Don't Hang Up (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1157604-don-t-hang-up/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*