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The Telephone

4.419881h 22mRMovieDramaComedy

Crazy out of work actress Vashti Blue spends all her time in her small apartment with her pet owl and her telephone, which she uses to try and solve all her problems with life.

DirectorRip Torn
WritersTerry Southern·Harry Nilsson
ProducersMoctesuma Esparza·Robert Katz

Where to watch

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Cast · Directed by Rip Torn

WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Vashti Blue
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Telephone Man
EGElliott Gould
Elliott Gould
Rodney
HVHervé Villechaize
Hervé Villechaize
Voice on Freeway
SDSevern Darden
Severn Darden
AWAmy Wright
Amy Wright
DBDon Blakely
Don Blakely
JV
James Victor
RM
Robin Menken
DT
Danae Torn

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The Telephone — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Telephone?

The Telephone is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Telephone on Netflix?

No, The Telephone is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The Telephone on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Telephone is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Telephone for free?

The Telephone is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.