Where to Watch The Telephone (1988) in the US

What it's about

One evening, unemployed actress Vashti Blue (Whoopi Goldberg) returns to the apartment she shares with her pet goldfish and owl. On the answering machine, Vashti listens to her messages, and hears her agent remind her of an audition, as well as a notification about her overdue telephone bill. She also hears a voice she believes is her former lover, Larry. Throughout the night, Vashti entertains herself by dialing different telephone numbers, talking to the local market, video store, police station, and her friend, Jennifer. The noise from the calls causes Vashti's next-door neighbor to yell at her in frustration. Later, Vashti's former agent, Rodney, and his new client, "Honey Boxe," arrive, asking to use her telephone. However, Vashti refuses Rodney's request. Rodney tells Vashti that her bad attitude always made it difficult to find her acting jobs. Annoyed, Vashti asks Rodney and Honey Boxe to leave. But the best and and most is about to come.

Cast and crew

Director

Rip Torn

Writer

Harry Nilsson, Terry Southern

Starring

Whoopi Goldberg, Severn Darden, Amy Wright

Details

Release date

Jan 22, 1988

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$99,978

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Where to Watch The Telephone (1988) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Telephone in the United States?

The Telephone is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), The CW, The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream The Telephone or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch The Telephone for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), The CW, The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).