When a Stranger Calls
“Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.”
Synopsis
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.
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When a Stranger Calls Trailer (2006) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-20
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Camilla Belle
Jill Johnson
Tommy Flanagan
Stranger
Katie Cassidy
Tiffany
Tessa Thompson
Scarlet
Brian Geraghty
Bobby
Clark Gregg
Ben Johnson
Derek de Lint
Dr. Mandrakis
Kate Jennings Grant
Kelly Mandrakis
David Denman
Officer Burroughs
Arthur Young
Will Mandrakis
Madeline Carroll
Allison Mandrakis
Steve Eastin
Detective Hines
John Bobek
Officer Lewis
Brad Surosky
Boom Boom
Karina Logue
Track Coach
Rosine 'Ace' Hatem
Rosa
Escher Holloway
Cody
Molly Bryant
Parent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$52.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon West
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Wade Wall
- Original Score
- Jim Dooley
- Original Title
- When a Stranger Calls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67.1M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon West
Jake Wade Wall, Steve Feke, Fred Walton
Jim Dooley
Peter Menzies Jr.
Jeff Betancourt
John Davis, Wyck Godfrey, Paddy Cullen, Ken Lemberger
Department Leadership Roster
Simon West
Director
John Davis
Producer
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Jeff Betancourt
Editor
Peter Menzies Jr.
Director of Photography
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Marie-Sylvie Deveau
Costume Design
Jim Dooley
Original Music Composer
Ken Lemberger
Producer
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Jake Wade Wall
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a Stranger Calls
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What is When a Stranger Calls about?
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.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls was directed by Simon West.
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
The principal cast of When a Stranger Calls includes Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, Brian Geraghty.
When was When a Stranger Calls released and how long is it?
When a Stranger Calls was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $67.1M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for When a Stranger Calls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When a Stranger Calls was composed by Jim Dooley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).