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Cell

R1h 38m2016Tod Williams
IMDb: 4.4/10Rotten: 11%Metacritic: 38/100
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"When everyone is connected no one is safe."

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.

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SuicideAirportBased On Novel Or BookBoston, MassachusettsPost-apocalyptic FutureDrive-in TheaterMurderCell PhoneIce Cream TruckVirus

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cell (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in Cell?

Cell stars John Cusack (Clayton 'Clay' Riddell), Samuel L. Jackson (Thomas 'Tom' McCourt), Isabelle Fuhrman (Alice Maxwell), Owen Teague (Jordan), Clark Sarullo (Sharon Riddell). The film was directed by Tod Williams.

How long is Cell?

Cell has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is Cell worth watching?

Cell holds an IMDb rating of 4.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 11. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Cell?

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