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6.8 / 10(3,154 votes)IMDbR20131h 36m$68.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Call

“There are 188 million 911 calls a year. This one made it personal.”

Synopsis

Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man's car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Trailer #2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Buenos Aires

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 14, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 25, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.27x ROI)

Production Budget

$13M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$68.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.27x

+$55.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $13MWorldwide: $68.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Brad Anderson
Screenplay & Story
Richard D'Ovidio
Original Score
John Debney
Original Title
The Call
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Budget
$13M
Worldwide Gross
$68.6M
Production Studios
TriStar Pictures, WWE Studios, Troika Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Amasia Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brad Anderson

Screenplay & Story

Richard D'Ovidio, Nicole D'Ovidio, Jon Bokenkamp

Original Score & Music

John Debney

Director of Photography

Thomas Yatsko, Greg Baldi

Film Editing

Avi Youabian

Producers

Bradley Gallo, Robert Stein, Jeffrey Graup, Michael A. Helfant, Michael Luisi

Department Leadership Roster

Avi Youabian

Editor

Bradley Gallo

Producer

Thomas Yatsko

Director of Photography

Franco-Giacomo Carbone

Franco-Giacomo Carbone

Production Design

Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson

Director

Robert Stein

Producer

Jeffrey Graup

Producer

Michael A. Helfant

Producer

John Debney

John Debney

Original Music Composer

Richard D'Ovidio

Screenplay

Michael Luisi

Producer

Kanin Howell

Kanin Howell

Stunt Coordinator

Magali Guidasci

Costume Design

Dennis McCarthy

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Call.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Call about?

Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man's car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.

Who directed The Call?

The Call was directed by Brad Anderson.

Who stars in The Call?

The principal cast of The Call includes Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut, Michael Eklund, David Otunga.

When was The Call released and how long is it?

The Call was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Call?

The Call had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $68.6M at the worldwide box office (5.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for The Call?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Call was composed by John Debney.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Call?

The Call holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).