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When a Stranger Calls Back

1993·Movie·R·94 min·5.9(89)

Terror Is Twice As Chilling The Second Time Around!

A retired detective and a crisis-center counselor hunt a killer stalking a coed.

Where to watch When a Stranger Calls Back in United States

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Where is When a Stranger Calls Back streaming around the world?

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United StatesFawesome, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVAmazon Video
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVAmazon Video

About When a Stranger Calls Back

When a Stranger Calls Back is a 1993 English-language horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Fred Walton. The cast is led by Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV.

When a Stranger Calls Back was produced by Krost/Chapin Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, and Pacific Motion Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on April 4, 1993, and carries a R certification.

Director
Fred Walton
Writers
Fred Walton
Release date
April 4, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United States of America
Production
Krost/Chapin Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, Pacific Motion Pictures
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When a Stranger Calls Back cast & crew

When a Stranger Calls Back was directed by Fred Walton and written by Fred Walton.

The cast features Carol Kane as Jill Johnson, Charles Durning as John Clifford, Jill Schoelen as Julia Jenz, Gene Lythgow as William Landis, Karen Elizabeth Austin as Skid Row Woman, and Babs Chula as Agent.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dana Kaproff, cinematography is by David Geddes, and it was produced by Doug Chapin and Barry Krost.

Is When a Stranger Calls Back worth watching?

When a Stranger Calls Back holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 89 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, thriller, and tv movie, When a Stranger Calls Back is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch When a Stranger Calls Back

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Cast of When a Stranger Calls Back

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Jill Schoelen

Jill Schoelen

Julia Jenz

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Gene Lythgow

William Landis

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Skid Row Woman

Babs Chula

Babs Chula

Agent

John Destry

John Destry

Detective 1

Duncan Fraser

Duncan Fraser

Club Owner

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Jenn Griffin

Club Girl 1

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

X-Ray Technician

Terence Kelly

Terence Kelly

Medical Examiner

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Michèle Lonsdale Smith

Center Woman 1

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When a Stranger Calls Back — FAQs

Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls Back in United States?

When a Stranger Calls Back is streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV in United States.

Is When a Stranger Calls Back on Fawesome?

Yes — When a Stranger Calls Back is currently available on Fawesome in United States.

What language is When a Stranger Calls Back in?

When a Stranger Calls Back is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is When a Stranger Calls Back?

When a Stranger Calls Back runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).

What is When a Stranger Calls Back rated?

When a Stranger Calls Back is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 89 ratings.

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