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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kaufman, Straw Weisman
- Original Score
- Arthur Custer
- Original Title
- When Nature Calls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Kaufman
Charles Kaufman, Straw Weisman
Arthur Custer
Michael Jacobi
Frank Vitale, Susan P. Thomases, Charles Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Kaufman
Writer
Charles Kaufman
Director
Michael Jacobi
Editor
Frank Vitale
Producer
Straw Weisman
Writer
Ellen Lutter
Costume Design
Charles Kaufman
Producer
Susan Kaufman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When Nature Calls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Nature Calls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Nature Calls about?
When construction worker Greg becomes fed-up with his foreman and the "city life", he takes his wife and kids on a wilderness adventure.
Who directed When Nature Calls?
When Nature Calls was directed by Charles Kaufman.
Who stars in When Nature Calls?
The principal cast of When Nature Calls includes David Orange, Barbara Marineau, David Strathairn, Tina Marie Staiano, Nicky Beim.
When was When Nature Calls released and how long is it?
When Nature Calls was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for When Nature Calls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Nature Calls was composed by Arthur Custer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Nature Calls?
When Nature Calls holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).