
Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Some connections never die.
Directed by John Lee Hancock
Produced by Ryan Murphy Television, Blumhouse Television
A melancholic supernatural coming-of-age story about grief and connection that persists beyond death, grounded in small-town intimacy but shadowed by uncanny mystery.
Craig, a young boy living in a small town befriends an older, reclusive billionaire, Mr. Harrigan. The two form a bond over books and an iPhone, but when the man passes away the boy discovers that not everything dead is gone.
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Questions people ask
Is Mr. Harrigan's Phone sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is Mr. Harrigan's Phone one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.
Is Mr. Harrigan's Phone violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Mr. Harrigan's Phone scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Mr. Harrigan's Phone easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Mr. Harrigan's Phone end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Mr. Harrigan's Phone, and what each one shares →
Like Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Harrigan's Phone, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Harrigan's Phone, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Harrigan's Phone, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































