When Michael Calls
1972, English. Directed by Philip Leacock.
In "When Michael Calls," Elizabeth Ashley receives mysterious phone calls. Who's keeping her on the hook?
A woman begins to receive ominous phone calls from her nephew, who died 15 years earlier. With each phone call, a family member dies. Will she be the next in line?
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Philip LeacockDirector
- Ben GazzaraDoremus Connelly
- Elizabeth AshleyHelen Connelly
- Michael DouglasCraig
- Al WaxmanSheriff Hap Washbrook
- Larry ReynoldsDoc Britton
- Marian WaldmanElsa Britton
- Karen PearsonPeggy Connelly
- Chris PellettPeter
- Alan McRaeHarry Randall
- Steve WestonEnoch Mills
- Robert WarnerSam
- Michèle ChicoineAmy
Details
- Released
- 5 February 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Bridges
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What When Michael Calls is based on
When Michael Calls is based on When Michael Calls, a novel by John Farris.
Novel
When Michael Calls
By John Farris
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When Michael Calls: quick answers
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How long is When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does When Michael Calls have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is When Michael Calls on?
When Michael Calls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like When Michael Calls?
If you liked When Michael Calls, try When a Stranger Calls Back, Pooka Lives!, The Night Stalker.
Who directed When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls (1972) was directed by Philip Leacock and stars Ben Gazzara, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Douglas.
What is When Michael Calls based on?
When Michael Calls is based on When Michael Calls, a novel by John Farris.