Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Based on a Stephen King book, John Lee Hancock's adaptation presents a slow-burning fusion of supernatural mystery and coming-of-age drama. The storyline frequently feels muted, missing the suspense or resolution one might anticipate from a King adaptation, despite the intriguing premise and Donald Sutherland's riveting performance. It focuses on themes of loss, connection, and the unnerving permanence of technology, and is more contemplative than exciting.

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Directed by: John Lee Hancock

Written by: John Lee Hancock

Based on: Mr. Harrigan's Phone by Stephen King

Produced by: Ryan Murphy, Jason Blum, and Carla Hacken

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Jaeden Martell, Joe Tippett, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Cinematography: John Schwartzman

Edited by: Robert Frazen

Music by: Javier Navarrete

Production companies: Blumhouse Television and Ryan Murphy Productions

Distributed by: Netflix

Release date: October 5, 2022

Running time: 106 minutes