The Caller (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, The Caller is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, running about 97 minutes. “A strange visitor. A mysterious woman. A surprise ending...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One night, an unusual stranger in need (Malcolm McDowell) asks a woman living alone in a house in the woods if he can use her phone. It soon becomes clear that they're playing a strange mind game and that there's something very wrong about the woods.
Who’s in it. The Caller stars Malcolm McDowell as The Caller and Madolyn Smith Osborne as The Girl (as Madolyn Smith).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Caller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Caller page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Caller tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Caller (1987)?
- In US, The Caller is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Caller worth watching?
- The Caller holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Caller?
- The Caller stars Malcolm McDowell and Madolyn Smith Osborne.
- When was The Caller released?
- The Caller was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.