Cell Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

When everyone is connected no one is safe

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 30, 2016

Cell

Director: Tod Williams

Starring: John Cusack • Samuel L. Jackson • Isabelle Fuhrman • Stacy Keach • Joshua Mikel

R Horror N/A

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Completed

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Awaiting release by distributor; release date not yet announced.

March 30, 2016

Update status

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: In a single moment, a pulse sent out through cell phones around the world turns every phone user into a crazed, murderous zombie.

Horror Suspense Thriller Adaptation

Snap poll

Will you see Cell?

89% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

11% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Cell.

John Cusack
2012, Blood Money
Samuel L. Jackson
... Tom McCourt

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Isabelle Fuhrman
... Alice Maxwell

Wish You Were Here, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2
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Stacy Keach
... Charles Ardai

Jay Kelly, Planes: Fire and Rescue
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Joshua Mikel
... Raggedy

Greenland, The Good Lie
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Owen Teague
... Jordan

The Friend, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
E
E. Roger Mitchell
... Roscoe

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, American Made
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Rey Hernande
... Officer Rick

Crew Behind the Film

The Cell behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tod Williams last directed Paranormal Activity 2 and The Door in the Floor. The film's writer Stephen King last wrote A Good Marriage and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.

Director: Tod Williams
Screenwriters: Stephen King
Adam Alleca
Producers: Richard Saperstein
Brian Witten

Studios: Saban Films
Production Companies: Genre Company; Cargo Entertainment

Production Details

What we know about the Cell movie production.

Key Facts

Based on the novel by Stephen King.

Production Updates for Cell

Mar 2016

Completed

Changed Cell movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is set to start in May 2013.

Nov 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Cargo Entertainment arranged financing on Cell; being sold to foreign buyers at AFM 2012. John Cusack attached; producers are currently out to directors.

Nov 2012

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for disturbing violent content, terror, brief sexuality and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: When everyone is connected no one is safe
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Cell movie trailers and clips.

Horror

Cell

Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

Cell was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, June 10 , 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.