The Black Phone (2022)
English horror film directed by Scott Derrickson
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m 102 min
- Released
- 24 June 2022
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Black Phone has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 24 June 2022. It is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies and James Ransone.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Cast
- Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, James Ransone, E. Roger Mitchell, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Troy Rudeseal, Miguel Cazarez Mora, Tristan Pravong, Jacob Moran, Brady Hepner, Banks Repeta
- Cinematography
- Brett Jutkiewicz
- Editing
- Frédéric Thoraval
- Music
- Mark Korven
- Written by
- Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
- Produced by
- Jason Blum
- Production
- Blumhouse Productions
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $155.93 million
- Award
- Saturn Award for Best Horror Film
- Based on
- The Black Phone
- Set in
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 24 June 2022
- First shown
- 25 September 2021 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Black Phone?
The Black Phone has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, or 102 min.
When did The Black Phone release?
The Black Phone released on 24 June 2022.
Who directed The Black Phone?
The Black Phone is directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who is in the cast of The Black Phone?
The cast of The Black Phone includes Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, James Ransone, E. Roger Mitchell, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw.
How much did The Black Phone earn at the box office?
The Black Phone grossed $155.93 million on a budget of $18 million.
What is The Black Phone rated in the US?
The Black Phone is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Black Phone based on a true story or a book?
The Black Phone is based on The Black Phone.
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