The Calling (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Calling is a 2014 thriller directed by Jason Stone, starring Susan Sarandon, Donald Sutherland and Topher Grace. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $189,254 worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Jason Stone
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Calling About?
The premise of The Calling without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A conflicted young woman named Tamar grapples with her religious beliefs and hidden desires while working in a faith-based ministry. Her carefully constructed life is threatened when she develops feelings for a man who shares her spiritual calling. As she navigates this complex situation, long-buried secrets from her past begin to surface, forcing her to confront painful truths she has kept hidden for 16 years.
The Calling Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female police officer
- killer
- serial killer
- alcoholic cop
- substance abuse
- mother daughter relationship
- commanding officer
- mutilated corpse
- prescription drug abuse
- mistletoe
- suicide by gun
- prayer in latin
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- terminal illness
- mercy killing
- british columbia canada
- montreal quebec canada
- video
- kidnapping
- hospital patient
- missing body
- ambiguous ending
- blood splatter
- blood pool
- gay character
- whodunit
- whodunnit mystery
- house fire
- tied to a chair
- praying
- reciting the lord's prayer
- injected in neck
- scalded
- poisoning
- ford pickup
- tailing a suspect
- nursery rhyme
- sleeping in a chair
- lip reading
- humming
- whispering
- child having a seizure
- bible quote
- partially severed head
- broken finger
- poisoned to death
- catholic priest
- resurrection
- canada
- religious themes
- gay cop
Where to Watch The Calling
Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Calling Cast
Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Donald Sutherland and Topher Grace. Directed by Jason Stone; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jason Stone
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· 2 moreThe Calling Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Calling 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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The Calling Plot Summary
What happens in The Calling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quiet town of Fort Dundas, Ontario, Inspector Hazel Micallef (played by Susan Sarandon) leads a relatively solitary life, dedicated to her duties as a police officer. Her routine is disrupted when she is called to check on Delia Chandler, an elderly woman who is found nearly decapitated in her own home, her face twisted as if she was screaming in terror. This shocking scene marks the beginning of a series of gruesome murders that soon become the focus of Hazel’s investigation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Calling, scene by scene
The Calling Box Office
The Calling grossed $189,254 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$189.3K
- International
- $189.3K
The Calling Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Calling.
How Well Do You Know The Calling?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main police officer investigating the murders in Fort Dundas?
Cars in The Calling
14 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Important role -
2011 Chrysler 200 Minor role
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The Calling FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Calling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Calling?
The Calling runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Calling released?
The Calling was released on August 29, 2014.
Who directed The Calling?
The Calling was directed by Jason Stone.
More films by Jason Stone Who is in the cast of The Calling?
The Calling stars Susan Sarandon, Donald Sutherland and Topher Grace, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Calling?
In the US, The Calling is streaming on Howdy and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Calling make at the box office?
The Calling grossed $189,254 worldwide.
How is The Calling rated?
The Calling has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Calling have a post-credit scene?
No. The Calling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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