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Murder by Phone

5.519821h 30mRMovieScience FictionThrillerHorror

A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.

DirectorMichael Anderson
WritersJohn Kent Harrison·Dennis Shryack
ProducersBob Cooper·Stanley Colbert

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Cast · Directed by Michael Anderson

RCRichard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
Nat Bridger
JHJohn Houseman
John Houseman
Stanley Markowitz
SBSara Botsford
Sara Botsford
Ridley Taylor
RGRobin Gammell
Robin Gammell
Noah Clayton
GRGary Reineke
Gary Reineke
Lt. Meara
BMBarry Morse
Barry Morse
Fred Waites
ASAlan Scarfe
Alan Scarfe
John Websole
JDJames B. Douglas
James B. Douglas
Jack Gilsdorf
KPKen Pogue
Ken Pogue
Fil Thorner
NM
Neil Munro
Winters
JM
Jefferson Mappin
Photographer
TBTom Butler
Tom Butler
Detective Tamblyn

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Murder by Phone — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder by Phone?

Murder by Phone isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Murder by Phone on Netflix?

No, Murder by Phone is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Murder by Phone on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder by Phone isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Murder by Phone for free?

Murder by Phone isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Murder by Phone?

Murder by Phone hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.