When a Stranger Calls (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, When a Stranger Calls is a horror and mystery film directed by Simon West, running about 87 minutes. “Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. When a Stranger Calls stars Camilla Belle as Jill Johnson, Katie Cassidy as Tiffany Madison, Tommy Flanagan as Stranger and Brian Geraghty as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, When a Stranger Calls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 When a Stranger Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of When a Stranger Calls tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls (2006)?
- In US, When a Stranger Calls is available to 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 When a Stranger Calls worth watching?
- When a Stranger Calls holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
- When a Stranger Calls stars Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy, Tommy Flanagan, Brian Geraghty and Clark Gregg.
- When was When a Stranger Calls released?
- When a Stranger Calls was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.