MoviePick
Poster for When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Movie

When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

  • Aug 24, 1979
  • 1h 37m
  • R

6.2/10

TMDB user score
312 votes on TMDB

Play trailer Where to watch

About This Movie

When a Stranger Calls is a 1979 horror and thriller film directed by Fred Walton. Its leading cast includes Carol Kane, Charles Durning and Colleen Dewhurst. It runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. It belongs to the When a Stranger Calls Collection.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 37 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 312 TMDB votes

Trailer

When a Stranger Calls (1979) Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch When a Stranger Calls

Stream with a subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Screambox Amazon Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free on official services

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • Philo
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Plex Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Cineverse
  • Xumo Play
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Fandango At Home

See prices and links on TMDB

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB. Services and prices change often, so confirm with the provider. MoviePick does not host or stream video.

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 Nancy
  • Ron O'Neal Lt. Charlie Garber
  • Heetu Houseboy
  • Rachel Roberts Dr. Monk
  • Michael Champion Bill
  • William Boyett Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
  • Joseph Reale Bartender
  • Ed Wright Retired Man
  • Louise Wright Retired Woman
  • Carol Tillery Banks Mrs. Garber
  • Dennis McMullen Maintenance Man
  • Wally Taylor Cheater

From TMDB recommendations and similar titles.