The Call (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, The Call is a thriller and crime film directed by Brad Anderson, running about 94 minutes. “There are 188 million 911 calls a year. This one made it personal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man's car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.
Who’s in it. The Call stars Halle Berry as Jordan Turner, Abigail Breslin as Casey Welson, Morris Chestnut as Officer Paul Phillips and Michael Eklund as Michael Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Call has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Call page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Call tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Call (2013)?
- In US, The Call is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Call worth watching?
- The Call holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Call?
- The Call stars Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut, Michael Eklund and David Otunga.
- When was The Call released?
- The Call was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.