When a Stranger Calls (1979)

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Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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.

Released: 1979-08-24
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 37m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 306 votes

Directed by Fred Walton.

Top cast

Carol Kane as Jill Johnson
Charles Durning as John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst as Tracy
Tony Beckley as Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano as Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin as Nancy
Ron O'Neal as Lt. Charlie Garber
Heetu as Houseboy
Rachel Roberts as Dr. Monk

Full cast & crew

Where to watch When a Stranger Calls

United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Shudder, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex

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