Cellular

The film opens with Jessica Martin, a dedicated high school biology teacher, engaging in a heartfelt conversation with her son Ricky while they head to the school bus. This seemingly normal morning sets the stage for the chaos that follows.

After Jessica returns home, her peaceful life is shattered when mysterious assailants break into her house. They kill her maid and kidnap Jessica, confining her in the attic of their safe house, where she soon realizes the gravity of her situation.

In the attic, Ethan, the gang leader, smashes the only phone to prevent Jessica from contacting anyone. Desperate, she manages to piece together the broken phone and connects with Ryan, a man who is initially unaware of the dangerous circumstances Jessica is in.

Ryan, having just been dumped for being irresponsible, finds humor in Jessica's call until she persuades him of the need to contact the police. Rushing to the police station, he faces challenges in maintaining the connection as he navigates through the building.

Ethan returns to interrogate Jessica about a mysterious location related to her husband, Craig. Their exchange leads Ryan to realize the danger Jessica's son Ricky is in when Ethan threatens to go after him if Jessica doesn't comply.

Despite Ryan's best efforts to warn Jessica, he arrives too late at the school, finding that Ricky has already been kidnapped. In a panic, Ryan steals a security officer's car to pursue the kidnappers, showcasing his desperation to save the boy.

With his cell phone battery dying, Ryan resorts to desperation at a store where he holds up the shopkeeper at gun-point to obtain a charger. This act illustrates the lengths he is willing to go to to make contact and save Jessica's family.

Sgt. Mooney investigates the kidnapping claim but is misled by an accomplice who poses as Jessica. This crucial error allows the real kidnappers to continue their operation without detection, complicating the rescue efforts.

Ryan’s quest leads him to the airport, where he attempts to foil the kidnappers by smuggling a security firearm into their bags. However, the situation escalates as he realizes that the kidnappers are actually corrupt police officers.

Craig is forced to disclose the location of a videotape at Centurion Bank under duress. In a moment of secret communication, Jessica subtly reassures Craig that help is on the way, showing her resilience amid the tension.

At the bank, Ryan confronts the kidnappers as they retrieve the tape. The tension heightens when Ryan successfully steals the camera but fails to rescue Craig, leading to a series of narrow escapes and mistakes.

Mooney, still investigating the case, sees news that connects Ryan to the kidnappings. Realizing there's a crucial distinction between the voices of Jessica and her impostor, he rushes back to uncover the truth.

At the Santa Monica Pier, the final deal unfolds, leading to a deadly confrontation. Ryan, with ingenuity and courage, manages to escape and save Jessica and her family just in time to turn the tables on the corrupt officers.

After a chaotic series of events, both Ryan and Mooney are injured but survive, while the horror of the day reveals the true nature of the kidnappers. The united family finally expresses gratitude towards Ryan, marking the end of a harrowing ordeal.

As medical personnel treat the injured, Ryan shares a light-hearted moment with Jessica, requesting she never call him again. This touch of humor amidst the tension underscores the relief and hope for their future.