Phone Call from a Stranger (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Phone Call from a Stranger is a drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 105 minutes. “Five great stars in a masterpiece of bold and intimate emotions !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four strangers board a plane and become fast friends, but a catastrophic crash leaves only one survivor. He then sets off on a journey to discover who these people were, but ultimately discovers the devastating truth about himself.
Who’s in it. Phone Call from a Stranger stars Shelley Winters as Binky Gay, Gary Merrill as David Trask, Michael Rennie as Dr. Robert Fortness and Keenan Wynn as Eddie Hoke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Phone Call from a Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phone Call from a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phone Call from a Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phone Call from a Stranger (1952)?
- In US, Phone Call from a Stranger is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phone Call from a Stranger worth watching?
- Phone Call from a Stranger holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phone Call from a Stranger?
- Phone Call from a Stranger stars Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie, Keenan Wynn and Evelyn Varden.
- When was Phone Call from a Stranger released?
- Phone Call from a Stranger was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.