Where to watch When a Stranger Calls(1979)
In the United States, When a Stranger Calls is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, Shudder, Screambox, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream When a Stranger Calls
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
Philo
Shudder
Screambox
Shout! Factory
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Cineverse
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Amazon MX Player
Rent
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
When a Stranger Calls plot summary
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 24, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Directed by
- Fred Walton
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 309 votes
When a Stranger Calls trailer
Cast
Carol KaneJill Johnson
Charles DurningJohn Clifford
Colleen DewhurstTracy
Tony BeckleyCurt Duncan
Rutanya AldaMrs. Mandrakis
Carmen ArgenzianoDr. Mandrakis- Kirsten LarkinNancy
Ron O'NealLt. Charlie Garber- HeetuHouseboy
Rachel RobertsDr. Monk
FAQ
Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?
In the United States, When a Stranger Calls is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, Shudder, Screambox, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy When a Stranger Calls?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
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