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When a Stranger Calls (1979) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
When a Stranger Calls at a Glance
When a Stranger Calls is a 1979 horror and thriller film directed by Fred Walton, featuring Carol Kane, Charles Durning and Colleen Dewhurst. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and was released on August 24, 1979. When a Stranger Calls has a TMDB rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 306 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a Stranger Calls
When was When a Stranger Calls released?
When a Stranger Calls was released on August 24, 1979.
What is the runtime of When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls stars Carol Kane as Jill Johnson, Charles Durning as John Clifford, Colleen Dewhurst as Tracy and Tony Beckley as Curt Duncan. The cast also includes Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano, Kirsten Larkin and Ron O'Neal.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls was directed by Fred Walton. The screenplay is credited to Steve Feke and Fred Walton.
What genre is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls is listed on TMDB as a mix of horror and thriller.
What is When a Stranger Calls rated?
When a Stranger Calls is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.2/10 from 306 votes.
Is When a Stranger Calls part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, When a Stranger Calls belongs to the When a Stranger Calls Collection.
Where can I watch the trailer for When a Stranger Calls for free?
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What movies are similar to When a Stranger Calls?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside When a Stranger Calls include When a Stranger Calls Back (1993), Barbarian (2022), Night of the Reaper (2025), Whisper (2007) and Countdown (2019).
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