When a Stranger Calls (2006): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
When a Stranger Calls is a 2006 horror thriller directed by Simon West, starring Camilla Belle. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $67.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Simon West
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When a Stranger Calls About?
The premise of When a Stranger Calls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As night falls, babysitter Jill Johnson prepares for a calm evening watching two young children in a quiet suburban home. However, a series of unsettling phone calls from an anonymous stranger quickly disrupt the peace. The calls become increasingly disturbing, revealing a sinister plot and putting Jill in a terrifying fight for survival as she tries to protect herself and the children in her care.
When a Stranger Calls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cell phone
- high school
- babysitting
- teenager
- nightmare
- babysitter
- alarm
- teenage girl
- amusement park
- female protagonist
- teenage protagonist
- stalker
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- four word title
- teen slasher
- teen horror
- babysitter in peril
- child in jeopardy
- girl in jeopardy
- prank telephone call
- female babysitter
- stranger in the house
- stranger
- serial killer
- stalked
- harassment
- stranger danger
- bad guy
- mysterious stranger
- creepy stranger
- grounded
- phone bill
- boyfriend girlfriend argument
- breaking up with boyfriend
- breaking up
- conflict between friends
- cheating on a girlfriend with her best friend
- boyfriend cheats on girlfriend
- boyfriend cheats on girlfriend with her best friend
- unexpected visitor
- rich family
- rich doctor
- motion activated light
- big house
- waterfront house
- mid century modern house
- dark house
- isolated house
- secluded house
- expensive home
- characters murdered one by one
Where to Watch When a Stranger Calls
Stream it on fuboTV and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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When a Stranger Calls Cast
Camilla Belle stars in When a Stranger Calls. Directed by Simon West.
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Director Simon West
When a Stranger Calls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave When a Stranger Calls 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.8
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When a Stranger Calls Plot Summary
What happens in When a Stranger Calls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
To cover the cost of her excess cellphone minutes, Jill Johnson (Camilla Belle) agrees to babysit for an affluent family. Upon her arrival at their lavish home, she is welcomed by the parents, who inform her that they will not be back until midnight. They also mention their live-in housemaid, Rosa, who takes care of various household duties.
Full summary
The whole story of When a Stranger Calls, scene by scene
When a Stranger Calls Box Office & Budget
When a Stranger Calls grossed $67.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost. $47.9 million came from the US and Canada and $19.2 million (29%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$67.1M
4.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $47.9M
- International
- $19.2M
- Budget
- $15M
When a Stranger Calls Trailers & Videos
The trailer of When a Stranger Calls.
How Well Do You Know When a Stranger Calls?
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 character babysitting for in the movie?
Cars in When a Stranger Calls
19 cars on screen, including the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2005 Toyota Matrix Minor role
When a Stranger Calls Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Cuando llama un extraño” and “Chiamata da uno sconosciuto”.
- Also known as
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- Cuando llama un extraño
- Chiamata da uno sconosciuto
- Cuando un Extraño Llama
- Quando um Estranho Chama
- Terreur sur la ligne
- Когда звонит незнакомец
- Unbekannter Anrufer
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When a Stranger Calls FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of When a Stranger Calls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was When a Stranger Calls released?
When a Stranger Calls was released on February 3, 2006.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls was directed by Simon West.
More films by Simon West Who is in the cast of When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls stars Camilla Belle.
Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?
In the US, When a Stranger Calls is streaming on fuboTV, Philo and Pluto TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did When a Stranger Calls make at the box office?
When a Stranger Calls grossed $67.1 million worldwide ($47.9 million domestic, $19.2 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is When a Stranger Calls rated?
When a Stranger Calls has 5.1/10 on IMDb and 27 on Metacritic.
Does When a Stranger Calls have a post-credit scene?
No. When a Stranger Calls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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