Where to watch When a Stranger Calls in the US

Name: When a Stranger Calls
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1979-08-24
Cast: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley, Rutanya Alda

When a Stranger Calls (1979) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango At Home, YouTube Free, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player, included with a subscription.

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Type: Movie
Year: 1979
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 37m
Original language: English
Director: Fred Walton
Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley and Rutanya Alda
IMDb: 6.4/10 (14,833 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 38%

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Is When a Stranger Calls on Netflix?

No, When a Stranger Calls isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango At Home, YouTube Free, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player.

Is When a Stranger Calls on Hulu?

No, When a Stranger Calls isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango At Home, YouTube Free, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player.

How long is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls is 97 minutes long (1 hour and 37 minutes).

Who is in the cast of When a Stranger Calls?

The cast includes Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley and Rutanya Alda.

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