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When a Stranger Calls

“Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...”

6.219791h 37mHorrorThriller
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When a Stranger Calls at a glance

When a Stranger Calls is a 1979 horror and thriller film, running 1h 37m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

R age rating1h 37mHorrorThriller

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1979-08-24
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Director
Fred Walton
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 · 312 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

Cast

14 names
Carol KaneJill Johnson
Charles DurningJohn Clifford
Colleen DewhurstTracy
Tony BeckleyCurt Duncan
Rutanya AldaMrs. Mandrakis
Carmen ArgenzianoDr. Mandrakis
Kirsten LarkinNancy
Ron O'NealLt. Charlie Garber
HeetuHouseboy
Rachel RobertsDr. Monk
Michael ChampionBill
William BoyettSgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Joseph RealeBartender
Ed WrightRetired Man

Questions about When a Stranger Calls

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Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, When a Stranger Calls is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is When a Stranger Calls suitable for children?

When a Stranger Calls is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is When a Stranger Calls about?

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

How long is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls runs for 1h 37m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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