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When a Stranger Calls

6.219791h 37mRMovieHorrorThriller

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

DirectorFred Walton
WritersFred Walton·Steve Feke
ProducersSteve Feke·Doug Chapin

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Cast · Directed by Fred Walton

CKCarol Kane
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
John Clifford
CDColleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
TBTony Beckley
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
RARutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
CACarmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
KL
Kirsten Larkin
Nancy
RORon O'Neal
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
H
Heetu
Houseboy
RRRachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
MCMichael Champion
Michael Champion
Bill
WBWilliam Boyett
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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When a Stranger Calls — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Shudder in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When a Stranger Calls on Netflix?

No, When a Stranger Calls is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is When a Stranger Calls on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — When a Stranger Calls is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls for free?

When a Stranger Calls is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to When a Stranger Calls?

Yes — When a Stranger Calls is followed by When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) in the When a Stranger Calls Collection.

Is there a prequel to When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls is the first film in the When a Stranger Calls Collection.

Is When a Stranger Calls part of a trilogy?

No — When a Stranger Calls is part of the When a Stranger Calls Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the When a Stranger Calls Collection?

There are 2 films in the When a Stranger Calls Collection: When a Stranger Calls (1979) and When a Stranger Calls Back (1993).