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When a Stranger Calls

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

1979 · R · 1h 37m

Directed by Fred Walton

6.2

TMDB audience score
312 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

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

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • Philo
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • 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

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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