Where to watch When a Stranger Calls in United States
When a Stranger Calls is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
About When a Stranger Calls
When a Stranger Calls is a 1979 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Fred Walton, starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning and Colleen Dewhurst. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 300 viewers. Below you can see where to watch When a Stranger Calls in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
When a Stranger Calls trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin
Nancy
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Heetu
Houseboy
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
Michael Champion
Bill
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Joseph Reale
Bartender
Ed Wright
Retired Man
Louise Wright
Retired Woman
Carol Tillery Banks
Mrs. Garber
Dennis McMullen
Maintenance Man
Wally Taylor
Cheater
John Tobyansen
Bar Customer
Sarah Dammann
Bianca Lockart
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls in United States?+
In United States, you can stream When a Stranger Calls on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Is When a Stranger Calls on Netflix?+
When a Stranger Calls is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?+
When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?+
When a Stranger Calls stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley and Rutanya Alda.
When did When a Stranger Calls come out?+
When a Stranger Calls is a 1979 movie directed by Fred Walton.
What genre is When a Stranger Calls?+
When a Stranger Calls is Horror and Thriller film.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?+
When a Stranger Calls was directed by Fred Walton.
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