

The Call Up
2016, English. Directed by Charles Barker.
This time it's for real
When a group of elite online gamers each receive a mysterious invitation to trial a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, it’s a dream come true and impossible to resist. Arriving at the test site, the group step into hi-tech gear and prepare for a revolutionary, next-level gaming experience that brings modern warfare to life with frightening realism. At first it’s a unique and exhilarating experience. But what starts out like a dream encounter with cutting edge technology quickly takes a turn for the sinister. Once the group are attacked by enemy combatants, they soon realize this is no game after all. Make a mistake here and you pay with your life. Now these masters of the shoot ‘em up will have to fight for survival within a game gone bad, but this time it’s for real.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Call Up
The Call Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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- Released
- 20 May 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charles Barker
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The Call Up: quick answers
Is The Call Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Call Up?
The Call Up runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Call Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Call Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Call Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Call Up yet.
Which OTT platform is The Call Up on?
The Call Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Call Up?
If you liked The Call Up, try The Blood of Heroes, eXistenZ, Resident Evil.
Who directed The Call Up?
The Call Up (2016) was directed by Charles Barker and stars Max Deacon, Morfydd Clark, Ali Cook.