Movie

Cell

“When everyone is connected no one is safe.”

★ 4.7(1,141)20161h 38m

Cell is available to rent or buy on Neon TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Cell

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Tod Williams
Release date: 2016-07-06
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $1,133,031
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cargo Entertainment

Cell — trailer

About Cell

Cell is a 2016 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Tod Williams, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson and Isabelle Fuhrman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 1,141 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cell in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Cusack

Clayton 'Clay' Riddell

Samuel L. Jackson

Thomas 'Tom' McCourt

Isabelle Fuhrman

Alice Maxwell

Owen Teague

Jordan

Clark Sarullo

Sharon Riddell

Anthony Reynolds

Ray

Erin Elizabeth Burns

Denise

Stacy Keach

Charles Ardai

Alex ter Avest

Chloe

Wilbur Fitzgerald

Geoff

Joshua Mikel

Raggedy Man

Catherine Dyer

Sally

Themes & keywords

suicideairportbased on novel or bookboston, massachusettspost-apocalyptic futuredrive-in theatermurdercell phoneice cream truckvirusunderground tunnelhostilesomberloss of sonplane crash

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cell in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Cell is available to rent or buy on Neon TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Cell on Netflix?+

Cell is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Cell?+

Cell has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Cell?+

Cell stars John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Owen Teague and Clark Sarullo.

When did Cell come out?+

Cell is a 2016 movie directed by Tod Williams.

What genre is Cell?+

Cell is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed Cell?+

Cell was directed by Tod Williams.