The history of Nokia phones - Movie Edition

matteo.m

[Credit: Paramount Pictures]

 

Hello Nokia phone fans, we’re back with another trip down memory lane inspired by the 10 Year Challenge. We’ve all heard about the famous banana phone appearing in The Matrix, but where else have Nokia phones popped up in pop culture?

More than just a brand that offers cutting-edge design and pushes the mobile phone industry forward, Nokia phones have appeared on our screens more times than we can count. With this in mind, here’s a brief history of where the Nokia name has made a mark on Hollywood.

 

Lethal Weapon (1987) -- Nokia Mobira Talkman

 

An early example of Nokia technology saw Danny Glover pick up a Mobira Talkman in Lethal Weapon. When he wasn’t fighting drug traffickers in Los Angeles, Glover’s Roger Murtaugh was making calls on the supersized phone.

 

The Saint (1997) -- Nokia Communicator 9000

 

The Nokia Communicator 9000 made a name for itself as one of the market’s first smartphones. Packing a punch (as well as a hefty price tag), the Nokia Communicator 9000 became even more famous when Val Kilmer used one in the 1997 remake of The Saint.

 

The Matrix (1999) -- Nokia 8110

 

Probably the most famous Nokia phone to feature on our screens was the Nokia 8110 in The Matrix. The futuristic action movie featured a modified version of the Nokia 8110, aka banana phone and was used by Keanu Reeves. The Nokia 8110 has become one of Nokia’s most iconic models, which is exactly why we selected it to join our Classics family with the New Nokia 8110.

 

Charlie’s Angels (2000) -- Nokia 8210

 

At the turn of the century, Nokia worked hand in hand with McG’s Charlie’s Angels. Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore all helped promote the petite handset while the titular Angels worked hard to save the world. When the phone was launched, it even came with customized Charlie’s Angels branding.

 

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) -- Nokia 770

 

Even superhero movies aren’t exempt from featuring Nokia phones. 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer featured Ioan Gruffudd as Dr. Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic. Richards put his brilliant brain to good use and ran his various machines through a Nokia 770.

 

The Dark Knight (2008) -- Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

 

You could barely move in 2008’s The Dark Knight without coming across Nokia phones.  A prototype version of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was used by Bruce Wayne, while elsewhere, everyone from Morgan Freeman’s Lucius Fox to Gary Oldman’s Commissioner Gordon picked up a Nokia handset.

 

Star Trek (2009) -- Nokia ringtone

 

That iconic Nokia ringtone can be heard in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. Chris Pine took on the role of James T. Kirk and when behind the wheel during a high-speed chase, the unmistakable sound of Francisco Tárrega’s “Gran Vals” -- albeit a futuristic version -- can be heard.

 

Tron: Legacy (2010) -- Nokia N8

 

As the long-awaited sequel to Tron, 2010’s Tron: Legacy featured Garrett Hedlund as the lead and a de-aged Jeff Bridges. When Hedlund’s Sam Flynn went in search of his missing father, he used a Nokia N8 to bypass the security systems.

Transformers 3: The Dark of the Moon (2011) -- Nokia X7

 

When the Transformers movies were still being led by Shia LaBeouf, the Nokia X7 had an impressive cameo in the third movie. Nokia even held an exclusive premiere of Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon to help promote the Nokia N7.

 

Man of Steel (2013) -- Nokia Lumia 925

When Zack Snyder tried to kickstart Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe, an exclusive partnership with Nokia meant the brand appeared all over the superhero blockbuster. There was a special app created for the movie, limited edition Man of Steel covers for the Nokia Lumia 925, and Nokia was a big presence at the movie’s world premiere in New York.

 

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) -- Nokia Lumia 930

 

The Mission: Impossible movies are notorious for their product placement, but did you spot the Nokia Lumia 930 in the fifth movie? Jeremy Renner was new to the franchise and can be seen getting to grips with the Nokia Lumia 930.

 

Now you know where to find some of these classic Nokia handsets, you can go back and see for yourselves. Did you know Nokia phones were in so many movies and shows? Let us know in the comments below.

wyk

Priyanka chopra....❤️ Lumia 1020

neng

Hi @matteo.m,

Absolute classics !!! 
Most of us really appreciate the fact that such remarkable handsets (considered to be iconic, even at the present) make way to many TV shows and several Hollywood films. Here @matteo has shown some of the most creative nokia phones that were used in those films. 
The list might never end if I start to count each and every nokia phones that are inducted into films. I would try to point out some that immediately come to my mind, as stated below:

1)  Swordfish (2001) -- Nokia 7110
Nokia brought revolution by introducing WAP browser in 1999. Apparently, this was the first phone by Nokia to have WAP browser equipped with Series 40. The device was nicknamed "The Swordfish Phone" after actor John Travolta used it in the Hollywood film "Swordfish".

2)  Olive (2011) -- Nokia N8
The Nokia N8 was used as the sole camera for the recording of feature length movie "Olive" which was released in 2011. This was the first time that a feature length movie had been shot with a smartphone and has since lead to many people picking up the idea and running with it as a method to reduce production costs. While the software that runs the 12 megapixel camera did have to be altered somewhat to remove features like the autofocus, it was considered to be a success for the mobile industry and a sign of how far the technology had come in such a short period of time.

3) The Matrix (1999) -- Nokia 8110
This was always an absolute no brainer. The Matrix was one of the most successful movies of all time and grabbed the attention of the world during a period where technology was really starting to enter our lives in a way that we had never previously thought possible. However, there was nothing truly remarkable about the Nokia 8110 is we’re all honest. Yes, it was a high end mobile but there were plenty more out there with practically all of its features. The real feature that had everyone talking wasn’t even something that the actual mobile came with! The spring loaded “flip” that slid out as you answered a call was something added to the unit specifically for the movie. However, due to its success and the overwhelming demand from the public for the feature, the Nokia 7110 was released some time later that finally allowed people to pretend that they too wore long black trench coats and answered phone calls in immense style.

NokSaurabh

Film - Chennai Express 2013
#SRK 
#Nokia Lumia 920😍😍

👉

Kartik Gada

Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani (2013) - Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia 808 PureView   

thanoofnaina

saurabh wadikar said:

Film - Chennai Express 2013
#SRK 
#Nokia Lumia 920😍😍

👉

😂😂cant forget this scene....😍😍😍

nitheesh

Nokia Mobile | A Film by Arto Koskinen

nitheesh

The Nokia Lumia 710, as seen in Flo Rida’s Wild Ones ft. Sia video.

Swedish electronic rock band, Gravitonas three-minute video of Call Your Name shows a cyan Nokia Lumia 800 being used with the Nokia Music service

In what is a rather cool sic-fi music video, M83’s ‘Reunion’ features a white Nokia Lumia 800. Nokia Drive is used to navigate the government officials to some telekinetic alien children.

gvon18

Music video filmed entirely using my favorite phone. The lumia 1020

singhnsk

Kartik Gada said:

Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani (2013) - Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia 808 PureView   

Please include movie clips if you find them

singhnsk

On a side note, I'm looking forward to seeing more such collaborations with production houses. While the Nokia today isn't as big as it was a few years ago, small steps can take us to a higher place!

manjus161987

Katy Perry "Roars" about the Nokia Lumia 1020

gvon18

I believe that Nokia is still in the heart of everyone. We just need it to light it up. 

JPTizon

Fahad

matteo.m said:

[Credit: Paramount Pictures]

 

Hello Nokia phone fans, we’re back with another trip down memory lane inspired by the 10 Year Challenge. We’ve all heard about the famous banana phone appearing in The Matrix, but where else have Nokia phones popped up in pop culture?

More than just a brand that offers cutting-edge design and pushes the mobile phone industry forward, Nokia phones have appeared on our screens more times than we can count. With this in mind, here’s a brief history of where the Nokia name has made a mark on Hollywood.

 

Lethal Weapon (1987) -- Nokia Mobira Talkman

 

An early example of Nokia technology saw Danny Glover pick up a Mobira Talkman in Lethal Weapon. When he wasn’t fighting drug traffickers in Los Angeles, Glover’s Roger Murtaugh was making calls on the supersized phone.

 

The Saint (1997) -- Nokia Communicator 9000

 

The Nokia Communicator 9000 made a name for itself as one of the market’s first smartphones. Packing a punch (as well as a hefty price tag), the Nokia Communicator 9000 became even more famous when Val Kilmer used one in the 1997 remake of The Saint.

 

The Matrix (1999) -- Nokia 8110

 

Probably the most famous Nokia phone to feature on our screens was the Nokia 8110 in The Matrix. The futuristic action movie featured a modified version of the Nokia 8110, aka banana phone and was used by Keanu Reeves. The Nokia 8110 has become one of Nokia’s most iconic models, which is exactly why we selected it to join our Classics family with the New Nokia 8110.

 

Charlie’s Angels (2000) -- Nokia 8210

 

At the turn of the century, Nokia worked hand in hand with McG’s Charlie’s Angels. Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore all helped promote the petite handset while the titular Angels worked hard to save the world. When the phone was launched, it even came with customized Charlie’s Angels branding.

 

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) -- Nokia 770

 

Even superhero movies aren’t exempt from featuring Nokia phones. 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer featured Ioan Gruffudd as Dr. Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic. Richards put his brilliant brain to good use and ran his various machines through a Nokia 770.

 

The Dark Knight (2008) -- Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

 

You could barely move in 2008’s The Dark Knight without coming across Nokia phones.  A prototype version of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was used by Bruce Wayne, while elsewhere, everyone from Morgan Freeman’s Lucius Fox to Gary Oldman’s Commissioner Gordon picked up a Nokia handset.

 

Star Trek (2009) -- Nokia ringtone

 

That iconic Nokia ringtone can be heard in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. Chris Pine took on the role of James T. Kirk and when behind the wheel during a high-speed chase, the unmistakable sound of Francisco Tárrega’s “Gran Vals” -- albeit a futuristic version -- can be heard.

 

Tron: Legacy (2010) -- Nokia N8

 

As the long-awaited sequel to Tron, 2010’s Tron: Legacy featured Garrett Hedlund as the lead and a de-aged Jeff Bridges. When Hedlund’s Sam Flynn went in search of his missing father, he used a Nokia N8 to bypass the security systems.

Transformers 3: The Dark of the Moon (2011) -- Nokia X7

 

When the Transformers movies were still being led by Shia LaBeouf, the Nokia X7 had an impressive cameo in the third movie. Nokia even held an exclusive premiere of Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon to help promote the Nokia N7.

 

Man of Steel (2013) -- Nokia Lumia 925

When Zack Snyder tried to kickstart Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe, an exclusive partnership with Nokia meant the brand appeared all over the superhero blockbuster. There was a special app created for the movie, limited edition Man of Steel covers for the Nokia Lumia 925, and Nokia was a big presence at the movie’s world premiere in New York.

 

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) -- Nokia Lumia 930

 

The Mission: Impossible movies are notorious for their product placement, but did you spot the Nokia Lumia 930 in the fifth movie? Jeremy Renner was new to the franchise and can be seen getting to grips with the Nokia Lumia 930.

 

Now you know where to find some of these classic Nokia handsets, you can go back and see for yourselves. Did you know Nokia phones were in so many movies and shows? Let us know in the comments below.

Katy Perry's 'Roar' features the Lumia 1020 too.

TabreezSuhan

My favourite is n73,5800 n nokia8...ever green

madbilly

Great thread @matteo.m ! I'm very impressed with all the film's that everyone is referencing. I wonder if HMD have a movie deal for the Nokia 9 PureView?!

mercury

Focus (2015)

cosminflorin

and many,many more...

NOKIA 7610-CATWOMEN(2004);

NOKIA N8-TRON(2010);

NOKIA N8 CONCEPT -REAL STEEL 1;

NOKIA 8910i-TRANSPORTER 2(2005)| BAD BOYS 2(2003);

NOKIA 9210 COMMUNICATOR-TERMINATOR 3 Rise of the Machines the Terminatrix (T-X), played by Kristanna Loken, hijacks a silver Lexus SC 430 and uses a Nokia 9210 inside the car to dial-up a remote link to a local phone systems server     and nokia 8310 used by KATE CONNOR;

NOKIA N76 STAR TREK PROTOTYP-STAR TREK;

NOKIA 5800 XpressMusic,NOKIA 8800 CLASSIC,NOKIA 5140 and NOKIA 6630 used by commissioner James Gordon  -"Batman – The Dark Knight "2008;

NOKIA 8800 CLASSIC-THE ISLAND(2005)...when clone Lincoln 6 Echo found his "sponsor" Tom Lincoln at his apt and Tom Lincoln tried to call the Insurance Policy company to complain;

NOKIA 6300-Yes Man (2008)with Jim Carrey;

NOKIA E 71-The A-Team (2010);

NOKIA N 92-MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3,used by Tom Cruise;

NOKIA 3310-"The Italian Job" (2003) used by MARKY MARK(WAHLBERG);

NOKIA 3650-in the movie "ENTOURAGE(2004) used by Jerry Ferrara;

NOKIA 7200-TRANSPORTER 2(2005);

NOKIA 7650-"TOMB RIDER-THE CRANDLE OF LIFE" 2003

NOKIA E6- FAST AND FURIOUS 6(2013);

NOKIA 6100 in ARMAGEDDON(2008);

...

cosminflorin

NOKIA 6100 ARMAGEDDON(1998)

cosminflorin

Nokia N95 8GB - Simon Cowell's American Idol

cosminflorin

NOKIA 7610 CATWOMEN(2004)

cosminflorin

NOKIA 9210 communicator,TERMINATOR 3 Rise of the Machines

cosminflorin

NOKIA 8910i TRANSPORTER 2

neng

@madbilly, I think we should wait until Nokia 9 Pureview is officially announced before it can be considered to use in films... of course if speculations surrounding the rumours are true then who knows, we might get to see it somewhere in Hollywood 

cosminflorin

NOKIA 6600-Cellular(2004)

This action packed hit features a mobile phone as its main character. The plot is centred on a young man who receives a random call from a kidnapped Kim Basinger on his Nokia 6600. He has to stay on the line during his search for her with any battery or signal trouble resulting in her death.

Nokia made sure their then leading mobile got plenty of up close screen time. In one early scene the soon to be hero receives a video message featuring a bikini clad girl with the sender stating “this is the single greatest phone ever made”. Have a guess at how much that line would have cost Nokia!

cosminflorin

Nokia 232N used by Ving Rhames in Mission: Impossible (1996)

Ramesh Kumar verma

I love my Nokia

cosminflorin

Nokia 100(1993),Doctor Dolittle

cosminflorin

NOKIA 8910 -BAD BOYS 2(2003) used by Will Smith

cosminflorin

2011,NOKIA N8 CONCEPT(NOKIA ATLANTIC )-Real Steel