When a Stranger Calls (movie 1979) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Horror Thriller

17+•Aug 24, 1979•USA•1h 37m

Director: Fred Walton

Budget: 1 500 000 $•Domestic: 21 411 158 $•Foreign: 3 588 842 $

Language English

Collection When a Stranger Calls Collection

NMTW 56% Mixed

1 win & 1 nomination

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Budget:	1 500 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	21 411 158 $
Foreign Box Office:	3 588 842 $
Worldwide Box Office:	25 000 000 $
Profit:	+23 500 000 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
NMTW Rating:	56% Mixed
Length:	1 h 37 min

Description:

A high school student babysitting late at night becomes the target of a terrifying game. What starts as a simple phone call quickly escalates into a series of menacing messages, revealing the caller knows intimate details about her life. As the night progresses, she's forced to confront disturbing truths about herself and those around her. This suspenseful drama explores vulnerability, deception, and the unsettling power of an anonymous voice, leading to a shocking revelation that will keep audiences guessing.

Alternative title:	When a Stranger Calls
Collection:	When a Stranger Calls Collection
Release year:	1979
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 1 win & 1 nomination
Director:	Fred Walton
Type:	Movie