Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.
Far away from the site of a gruesome murder, a teenager named Jill Johnson arrives at a luxurious home for a baby-sitting job. With the children fast asleep, she settles in for what she expects to be an ordinary evening. Soon, the ringing of a phone and the frightening words of a sadistic caller turn Jill's routine experience into a night of terror.
When a Stranger Calls (2006) is a horror and mystery film directed by Simon West, released on February 3, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy, Tommy Flanagan and Brian Geraghty. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 1,163 ratings.
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Camilla Belle
as Jill Johnson
Katie Cassidy
as Tiffany Madison
Tommy Flanagan
as Stranger
Brian Geraghty
as Bobby
Clark Gregg
as Ben Johnson
Derek de Lint
as Dr. Mandrakis
Kate Jennings Grant
as Kelly Mandrakis
Steve Eastin
as Detective Hines
Tessa Thompson
as Scarlet
Karina Logue
as Track Coach
Dianna Agron
as Cheerleader
David Denman
as Officer Burroughs
Directed by Simon West, written by Steve Feke, Fred Walton and Jake Wade Wall, produced by John Davis, Wyck Godfrey and Ken Lemberger.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 1,163 ratings.
“When a Stranger Calls” is a psychological thriller remake that offers a tense and engaging storyline, effectively building suspense through strong acting and solid cinematography. However, the film struggles with several plot inconsistencies and unrealistic character decisions that may leave viewers questioning its logic. Despite its flaws, the movie remains an entertaining choice for fans of suspenseful…
Reviewed on September 29, 2025
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When a Stranger Calls (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of When a Stranger Calls (2006) includes Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy, Tommy Flanagan, Brian Geraghty and Clark Gregg. The film was directed by Simon West. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When a Stranger Calls was released on February 3, 2006 and runs for 1h 27m.
When a Stranger Calls (2006) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 1,163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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