The Caller (2009): Ratings & Plot
The Caller is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Richard Ledes. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Richard Ledes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Virgil Films & Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Caller About?
The premise of The Caller without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high-stakes executive, Jimmy Stevens, jeopardizes everything when he reveals his energy firm's unethical practices in Latin America. Facing imminent danger, he seeks the protection of enigmatic detective Frank Turlotte. To ensure his survival, Jimmy instructs Frank to provide constant surveillance, triggering a perilous and deadly pursuit.
The Caller Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- divorcee
- loneliness
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- insanity
- murder
- anonymous telephone call
- female stalker
- telephone terror
- telephone call
- telephone conversation
- telephone
- new apartment
+9 more Show fewer
- moving to a new apartment
- unclear whether a person exists
- remade
- revenge
- changing past event
- sex scene
- actress breaking typecast
- nudity
- female nudity
The Director of The Caller
Directed by Richard Ledes.
- Director Richard Ledes
More from Richard Ledes
More films directed by Richard Ledes, best-rated first: Fred Won't Move Out, A Hole in One and Adieu, Lacan.
The Caller Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Caller 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
See on TMDB
The Caller Plot Summary
What happens in The Caller from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mary Kee, a woman facing the challenges of a difficult divorce, moves into a new apartment to start fresh. She is also trying to escape from her bitter and abusive ex-husband, which adds a layer of tension and fear to her new life. During her first days in the apartment, Mary discovers an old rotary telephone that immediately captures her attention with its vintage charm. She quickly becomes fond of the antique phone, placing it prominently in her home as a reminder of a bygone era.
Full summary
The whole story of The Caller, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Caller?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What type of telephone does Mary discover in her new apartment?
The Caller Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Звонящий” and “呼叫者”.
- Also known as
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- Звонящий
- 呼叫者
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The Caller FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Caller, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Caller?
The Caller runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Caller released?
The Caller was released on February 13, 2009.
Who directed The Caller?
The Caller was directed by Richard Ledes.
More films by Richard Ledes How is The Caller rated?
The Caller has 33 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does The Caller have a post-credit scene?
No. The Caller has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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