When Nature Calls (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, When Nature Calls is a comedy film directed by Charles Kaufman, running about 85 minutes. “... You've gotta go!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When construction worker Greg becomes fed-up with his foreman and the "city life", he takes his wife and kids on a wilderness adventure.
Who’s in it. When Nature Calls stars David Orange as Greg, Barbara Marineau as Barb, David Strathairn as Weejun and Tina Marie Staiano as Bambi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, When Nature Calls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Nature Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Nature Calls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Nature Calls (1985)?
- In US, When Nature Calls is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Nature Calls worth watching?
- When Nature Calls holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Nature Calls?
- When Nature Calls stars David Orange, Barbara Marineau, David Strathairn, Tina Marie Staiano and Nicky Beim.
- When was When Nature Calls released?
- When Nature Calls was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.