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Cell

  • 20162016
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  • 1h 38m
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4.4/10
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John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in Cell (2016)
At the Boston airport, Clay witnesses a scene of chaotic mayhem when an electronic signal turns hundreds of cell phone users into rabid killers. Desperate to find his estranged wife and son, Clay teams with a train driver to battle the horde of murderous "phoners" as the city descends into apocalyptic madness.
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When a mysterious cell phone signal causes apocalyptic chaos, an artist is determined to reunite with his young son in New England.When a mysterious cell phone signal causes apocalyptic chaos, an artist is determined to reunite with his young son in New England.When a mysterious cell phone signal causes apocalyptic chaos, an artist is determined to reunite with his young son in New England.

IMDb RATING
4.4/10
28K
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  • Director
    • Tod Williams
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(based on the novel by)
    • Adam Alleca(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Isabelle Fuhrman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tod Williams
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(based on the novel by)
    • Adam Alleca(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Isabelle Fuhrman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 303User reviews
    • 142Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, and Isabelle Fuhrman in Cell (2016)
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    John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in Cell (2016)
    Cell (2016)
    John Cusack and Owen Teague in Cell (2016)
    Isabelle Fuhrman in Cell (2016)
    John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman, and Owen Teague in Cell (2016)
    John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in Cell (2016)
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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Clay Riddellas Clay Riddell
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Tom McCourtas Tom McCourt
    Isabelle Fuhrman
    Isabelle Fuhrman
    • Alice Waxmanas Alice Waxman
    Clark Sarullo
    Clark Sarullo
    • Sharon Riddellas Sharon Riddell
    Ethan Andrew Casto
    Ethan Andrew Casto
    • Johnny Riddellas Johnny Riddell
    Owen Teague
    Owen Teague
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Charles Ardaias Charles Ardai
    Joshua Mikel
    Joshua Mikel
    • Raggedyas Raggedy
    Anthony Reynolds
    Anthony Reynolds
    • Rayas Ray
    Erin Elizabeth Burns
    Erin Elizabeth Burns
    • Deniseas Denise
    Jeff Hallman
    Jeff Hallman
    • Hog Tied Manas Hog Tied Man
    • (as Jeffrey Hallman)
    Mark Ashworth
    Mark Ashworth
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    • Geoffas Geoff
    Catherine Dyer
    Catherine Dyer
    • Sallyas Sally
    E. Roger Mitchell
    E. Roger Mitchell
    • Roscoeas Roscoe
    Alex ter Avest
    Alex ter Avest
    • Chloeas Chloe
    Gaby Leyner
    Gaby Leyner
    • Maddyas Maddy
    Rey Hernandez
    Rey Hernandez
    • Cop (Rick)as Cop (Rick)
    • Director
      • Tod Williams
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(based on the novel by) (screenplay by)
      • Adam Alleca(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    When a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide, it starts a murderous epidemic of epic proportions when users become bloodthirsty creatures, and a group of people in New England are among the survivors to deal with the ensuing chaos after. —mystic80
    • cell phone
    • signal
    • zombie apocalypse
    • survivor
    • artist
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    • Taglines
      • When everyone is connected no one is safe
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violent content, terror, brief sexuality and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In the scene where Clay Riddell (John Cusack) sits on his son's bed, he faces a painting of a ship on stormy waters hanging on the wall. It is the same infamous painting which hung on the wall of Cusack's hotel room in Stephen King's 1408 (2007).
    • Goofs
      The open credit sequence clearly takes place at the Atlanta Airport (Harttsfield Jackson), signs are clearly seen throughout the Delta terminals, Boston Airport announcements are dubbed in until we see John Cusack come off the airplane.
    • Quotes

      Tom McCourt: Clay, I'm really sorry about your family.

      Clay Riddell: Don't be sorry because there is nothing to be sorry about yet.

    • Crazy credits
      After the closing credits have finished, the catalyst signal from the movie plays for approximately 5-10 seconds, with no image, as if attempting to convert the audience.
    • Connections
      Featured in FoundFlix: Stephen King's CELL (2016) Ending Explained (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      I am glad, I am very glad, because i'm finally returning back home
      aka "Trololo song"
      Music by Arkadiy Ostrovskiy
      Performed by Eduard Khil

    User reviews303

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Fairly enjoyable despite the issues
    This movie is super weird and not what I expected but in a good way. I love John Cusack he seems different than he was which is unfortunate and Samuel L. Jackson is awesome! There's definitely better Stephen King adaptations than Cell! I like the way it was written especially the scene when they plan to use a gasoline truck to burn a field of zombies and the bit where Samuel talks in a diner. Awesome for what it is, neat concept.
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    • May 5, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tín Hiệu Diệt Vong
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Genre Co.
      • Benaroya Pictures
      • 120dB Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,323,012
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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