Cell (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cell is a 2016 sci-fi thriller directed by Tod Williams, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Cusack and Isabelle Fuhrman. It is based on Cell by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Tod Williams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Saban Films
- Based on
- Cell by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cell About?
The premise of Cell without spoilers, adapted from Cell by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning from war, a former soldier finds himself imprisoned in a Nazi stronghold. He soon discovers he is the subject of a disturbing psychological experiment testing the limits of human resilience. Isolated and disoriented, he must confront the harrowing ordeal and uncover the true nature of his captors' sinister plan.
Cell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cell phone
- signal
- zombie apocalypse
- survivor
- artist
- dream
- screenplay adapted by author
- strapped to a bomb
- suicide bomber
- set on fire
- bow and arrow
- attic
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- forest
- woods
- cigarette smoking
- cat
- dog
- abandoned house
- abandoned city
- end of the world
- apocalypse
- hooded sweatshirt
- vietnam war veteran
- supernatural power
- vomiting
- whiskey
- woman murders a man
- psychotronic film
- aerial camera shot
- title same as book
- grindhouse film
- mobile phone
- child in jeopardy
- cameo
- graphic artist
- mass murder
- vietnam vet
- recounting a dream
- husband murders his wife
- husband wife relationship
- gay
- gay black man
- gay protagonist
- gay man straight man relationship
- gay straight relations
- new england
- chaos
- maine
- epidemic
- suicide vest
Cell Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with John Cusack and Isabelle Fuhrman. Directed by Tod Williams.
- Director Tod Williams
More from Tod Williams
More films directed by Tod Williams, best-rated first: The Door in the Floor and Paranormal Activity 2.
Cell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cell 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
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IMDb 4.4 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 3.5
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TMDB 47% User score
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Letterboxd 1.9 /5
1 ratings
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Cell Plot Summary
What happens in Cell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Clay Riddell has just landed at the Boston airport and eagerly contacts his wife, Sharon, sharing his excitement about securing a deal for his graphic novel and its adaptations. While she expresses happiness, an unexpected twist arises when she reminds him that he had left a year ago, leading to a strained moment. Despite their fractured relationship, Clay yearns to connect with his son, Johnny. However, their conversation abruptly ends when his phone dies, prompting him to search helplessly for a charger. Facing frustration, Clay resorts to using a pay phone to call Sharon again.
Full summary
The whole story of Cell, scene by scene
Cell Box Office
Cell grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- International
- $1.3M
Cell Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cell.
How Well Do You Know Cell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the lead character Clay Riddell in 'Cell'?
Cars in Cell
12 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van and the 2008 International DuraStar.
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Chevrolet Step-Van Main role -
2008 International DuraStar Important role -
Suzuki GS 450 T Minor role -
Charlatte T 125 Background role
Cell Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “셀: 인류 최후의 날” and “Conexión mortal”.
- Also known as
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- 셀: 인류 최후의 날
- Conexión mortal
- Клетка
- El pulso: La llamada del apocalipsis
- Conexão Mortal
- Cell - Stephen King
- L'appel des zombies
- Puls - Wenn alle vernetzt sind, ist keiner sicher
- Puls
- Cell: Chamada Para a Morte
- Celula
- Мобильник
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- Cell Phone
- Celular
- Signal
- Frekans
- Mobitel
- Komórka
- Stephen King: Puls
- 夺命来电
- Мобільник
- סלולרי
- A mobil
- 科技浩劫
- Celda
- セル
- Mobil
- คลื่นสยอง แทรกโลก
- Tín Hiệu Diệt Vong
- هاتف خلوي
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Movies Like Cell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Cell, Cell 211 and Cellular.
Cell FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Cell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cell?
Cell runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Cell released?
Cell was released on July 8, 2016.
Who directed Cell?
Cell was directed by Tod Williams.
More films by Tod Williams Who is in the cast of Cell?
Cell stars Samuel L. Jackson, John Cusack and Isabelle Fuhrman.
How much did Cell make at the box office?
Cell grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
How is Cell rated?
Cell has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic, 47% on TMDB and 1.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Cell based on a book?
Yes. Cell is adapted from Cell by Stephen King.
Does Cell have a post-credit scene?
No. Cell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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