Synopsis
Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.
Scores
Overall Score
87.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
95.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
88.8%
Review Aggregate
69.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 173 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, suspenseful, psychological. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotsuspensefulpsychologicalcharacter-drivengrittyscaryaction-packedlightheartedfunnythought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Farrell | 2003 | $935,000 | $1,593,000 | (est) |
| Forest Whitaker | 2003 | $575,000 | $981,000 | (est) |
| Katie Holmes | 2003 | $500,000 source | $852,446 | reported |
| Radha Mitchell | 2003 | $354,000 | $604,000 | (est) |
| Kiefer Sutherland | 2003 | $303,000 | $516,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count187
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes297,089
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $46,566,212 | $79,390,329 |
| International | 2003 | $51,270,928 | $87,411,358 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $97,837,136 | $166,801,680 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $43,791,477 | $74,659,708 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $108,000 | $184,128 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $21,447,000 | $36,564,803 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $39,127,000 | $66,707,281 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $11,641,553 | $19,847,582 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $116,115,030 | $197,963,502 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $13,000,000 | $22,163,587 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $16,250,000 (est) | $27,704,483 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $9,289,000 | $15,836,735 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $5,037,000 | $8,587,537 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $2,600,000 | $4,432,717 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $46,176,000 | $78,725,060 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $69,939,030 | $119,238,443 |
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