When a Stranger Calls

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

19791h 37m6.2(306 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 306 votes.

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Director

Fred Walton

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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Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?

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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.

Is When a Stranger Calls worth watching?

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.