When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

6.2 /10 297 votes
August 24, 1979 1h 37m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Fred Walton
Writers Fred Walton, Steve Feke
Studio Melvin Simon Productions
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN
Budget $1,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Michael Champion

Michael Champion

Bill

William Boyett

William Boyett

Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Frequently Asked Questions

When a Stranger Calls was released on August 24, 1979.

The runtime of When a Stranger Calls is 1h 37m.

When a Stranger Calls is a Horror, Thriller movie.

When a Stranger Calls has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

When a Stranger Calls is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

When a Stranger Calls was directed by Fred Walton.

The main cast of When a Stranger Calls includes Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst.

When a Stranger Calls is originally in English.