The Big Call (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Big Call is an action and thriller film directed by Oxide Pang Chun, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. With telecom fraud cases going increasingly rampant, it’s a war in the air against invisible enemy in digital network era. The Ministry of Public Security has established a special center focusing on telecom fraud crimes, criminal mastermind Ah-hai and his gang become the key target. Female SWAT team member Xu Xiaotu is sent as an undercover agent to penetrate into Ah-hai’s den in Thailand. They has also recruited Ding Xiaotian, a town policeman who has come to Beijing alone for catching criminals. The center is led by Captain Tan Sirong, an experienced police officer who has cracked many telecom fraud cases before.
Who’s in it. The Big Call stars Gwei Lun-mei as Liu Lifang, Joseph Chang as Lin Yahai, Chen Xuedong as Ding Xiatiang and Eddie Cheung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Big Call has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Call page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Call tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Call (2017)?
- In US, The Big Call is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Call worth watching?
- The Big Call holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Call?
- The Big Call stars Gwei Lun-mei, Joseph Chang, Chen Xuedong, Eddie Cheung and Jiang Mengjie.
- When was The Big Call released?
- The Big Call was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.