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When a Stranger Calls (2006)

โ€œWhatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,169 votes 1h 27m pg-13 HorrorMystery

#179 of 217 films from 2006 #997 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Simon West ยท Written by Jake Wade Wall, Steve Feke, Fred Walton

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Overview

Far away from the site of a gruesome murder, a teenager named Jill Johnson arrives at a luxurious home for a baby-sitting job. With the children fast asleep, she settles in for what she expects to be an ordinary evening. Soon, the ringing of a phone and the frightening words of a sadistic caller turn Jill's routine experience into a night of terror.

Cast

Camilla Belleas Jill Johnson
Tommy Flanaganas Stranger
Katie Cassidyas Tiffany
Brian Geraghtyas Bobby
Clark Greggas Ben Johnson
Derek de Lintas Dr. Mandrakis
Kate Jennings Grantas Kelly Mandrakis
Steve Eastinas Detective Hines
Karina Logueas Track Coach
Dianna Agronas Cheerleader
Tessa Thompsonas Scarlet
David Denmanas Officer Burroughs
Arthur Youngas Will Mandrakis
Madeline Carrollas Allison Mandrakis

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 2006
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$67,062,123 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0455857

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Questions

How long is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is When a Stranger Calls worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,169 votes, which places it #179 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 18%) and #997 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls was directed by Simon West. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Con Air (1997), The Mechanic (2011), The Expendables 2 (2012).
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
Camilla Belle as Jill Johnson; Tommy Flanagan as Stranger; Katie Cassidy as Tiffany; Brian Geraghty as Bobby; Clark Gregg as Ben Johnson; Derek de Lint as Dr. Mandrakis.
What is When a Stranger Calls rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for When a Stranger Calls?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25121.

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