The Caller
1987, English. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
A strange visitor. A mysterious woman. A surprise ending...
One night, an unusual stranger in need asks a woman living alone in a house in the woods if he can use her phone. It soon becomes clear that they're playing a strange mind game and that there's something very wrong about the woods.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Caller is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Sloan
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The Caller: quick answers
Is The Caller worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Caller?
The Caller runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Caller have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Caller. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Caller parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Caller is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Caller on?
The Caller is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Caller?
If you liked The Caller, try Don't Let Go, Significant Other, God Told Me To.
Who directed The Caller?
The Caller (1987) was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman and stars Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.