Phone Booth 2003
“No options. No lies. No fear. No deals. Just keep talking.”
What is Phone Booth?
"Phone Booth" is a thriller film. The movie takes place in New York and centers around a publicist who is in a phone booth.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 6, 2003
- Studios
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Zucker/Netter Productions
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime
- Updated
Trailer
Overview
"Phone Booth" is a thriller film. The movie takes place in New York and centers around a publicist who is in a phone booth. The publicist picks up a ringing receiver in the phone booth. The caller on the other end of the line threatens the publicist, stating that if he hangs up, he will be killed. The caller's claim is supported by the presence of a little red light from a laser rifle sight. This visual evidence suggests that the caller is not joking about their threat. The film's plot revolves around the publicist's situation in the phone booth, where he is forced to stay on the line in an attempt to stay alive. The situation puts the publicist in a desperate and precarious position.
Should you watch it?
“A New York publicist answers a ringing phone, only to be held hostage by a sniper.”
- High‑stakes real‑time tension
- Compelling lead performance
- Clever single‑location premise
- Confined setting limits visual variety
- Violent threats may unsettle some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tight, high‑tension thrillers that trap a character in a single location.
The film is intense, featuring lethal threats and adult themes, so it suits mature audiences.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
Stuart Shepard, an arrogant New York publicist, is the film’s protagonist.
What threatens the protagonist?
A sniper calls him, warning he will be killed if he hangs up the phone.
Where does most of the action occur?
The story unfolds almost entirely inside a New York phone booth.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 21 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and crime film.