When the Phone Rings (2024)
Kernel Score: 93% · 277 ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
First aired: 2024-11-22
Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes
Where to watch When the Phone Rings
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.
When the Phone Rings parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that When the Phone Rings involves a kidnapping plot and a tense arranged marriage, with themes of suspense and hidden identity.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A kidnapping and thriller plot drive the story, with tense and suspenseful situations rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon
- Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-ju
- Heo Nam-jun as Ji Sang-woo
- Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri
- Lee Doo-seok as Kang Hyeong-Cheol
When the Phone Rings FAQ
Is When the Phone Rings good?
When the Phone Rings has a 93% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 277 audience ratings.
Where can I watch When the Phone Rings?
In the US you can stream When the Phone Rings on Netflix.
Is When the Phone Rings OK for kids?
When the Phone Rings is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that When the Phone Rings involves a kidnapping plot and a tense arranged marriage, with themes of suspense and hidden identity.
What shows are like When the Phone Rings?
If you liked When the Phone Rings, try Agatha Christie's Marple, All Her Fault, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Love to Hate You.