When a Stranger Calls
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
19791h 37m6.2(304 votes)
HorrorThriller
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.
When a Stranger Calls (1979) is a horror and thriller film directed by Fred Walton. It stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, and Colleen Dewhurst. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 304 votes.
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Cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin
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Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, and Tony Beckley, and was directed by Fred Walton.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
When did When a Stranger Calls come out?
When a Stranger Calls was released in 1979.
What genre is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls is a horror and thriller film.
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When a Stranger Calls holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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