How to watch The Black Phone in Australia

Ethan Hawke plays a deranged captor in this edge-of-your-seat horror flick The Black Phone. It’s based on Joe Hill’s short story of the same name, about a young boy (Finney Blake) kidnapped by an unhinged man named The Grabber. Trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming proves futile, he finds no means of escape. But when the disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims, giving him a fighting chance to break free.

Both a critical and commercial success, The Black Phone finally streams online in Australia, and using this guide you can find out how and when to watch it.

The Black Phone preview

In the streets of a Denver suburb lurks a serial child abductor and a sadistic killer named “The Grabber”, and bullied teenager Finney Blake (Mason Thames) is his latest victim. Alone and terrified, he sees no chance of ever getting out. But when a supposedly disconnected phone begins to ring, he begins to muster up the courage to escape and fight back. On the other line are the voices of the killer’s previous victims who are dead set to help Finney break out and finish The Grabber once and for all.

The Black Phone is directed by Scott Derrickson, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside C. Robert Cargill. Derrickson took on the director role after leaving Marvel’s Doctor Strange sequel.

The Black Phone trailer

You can watch The Black Phone official trailer here:

The Black Phone release date

The horror thriller hit Australian cinemas last 30th June 2022. Those who wanted to stream the movie online were able to do so after it became available on pay-per-view.

After several months of waiting, Ethan Hawke’s new film will finally make its streaming premiere in Australia via Foxtel on 5th February and BINGE on 12th February. For The Black Phone showtimes on Foxtel, you can check their TV guide to confirm the time of the premiere, as well as the replays.

Movie	Running Time	IMDb
The Black Phone	1 hr 42 mins	6.9/10

What other streaming services are The Black Phone on?

For The Black Phone streaming, Australians can watch the film on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE. As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming TV platforms to confirm the movie’s premiere on their service.

Streaming Services	The Black Phone
BINGE	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
Amazon Prime Video	No
Disney Plus	No
Paramount+	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

How to watch The Black Phone on Foxtel Now 

The new movie streams on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, specifically launching via the Movies Premiere channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. You’ll need the Movies HD bundle on top of the standard Foxtel Plus to access Foxtel’s movie channels.

More than movies, Foxtel offers TV streaming with sports and drama channels for watching the latest trending shows. When signing up to Foxtel, new customers can enjoy Foxtel’s latest offers and deals.

You can also watch the movie online free with a 10-day trial on Foxtel Now. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Just like with Foxtel, you will need to add the Movies pack in order to watch the best Foxtel Now movies.

How to stream The Black Phone on BINGE

To watch the movie instantly, BINGE offers access from 12th February. With a 14-day free trial, it’s even easier to instantly access a great collection of films without paying a cent for the first two weeks.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free with no lock-in contract.

How to watch The Black Phone on Telstra

Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free! 

Cast of The Black Phone

The Black Phone stars child actors Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Miguel Cazarez Mora. Ethan Hawke also gives an all-out performance as the terrifying child abductor.

Here we’ve listed the complete cast of The Black Phone.

Other movies on Foxtel Now and BINGE you might like

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Below are supported devices for streaming movies on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.