The Call

2009·Movie
1h 33min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two woman, one a married middle-aged airline stewardess, and the other a free-wheeling factory worker open to experience and opportunity, meet and decide to change their lives. Moving to Patagonia and leaving their men behind they find that escape carries with it a different set of responsibilities.
Melancholy DramaLesbian RomanceExistential ReflectionCharacter-Driven NarrativeItalian CinemaEmotional IntimacyPatagonian SettingSocial Critique

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Call

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Where can I stream The Call legally?

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Is The Call worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Call rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Call?

1 h 33 min

The Call runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Call?

Critics67
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Call much the same way.

What language is The Call in?

SpanishItalian

It was made in Spanish, with some Italian. Produced in Argentina, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Call?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Call in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Call use?

Pay Evil unto EvilAx-CrazyApathetic CitizensDamsel out of DistressHeroic BSoDSlashers Prefer BlondesDistant PrologueDeath by IronyWould Hit a GirlBig Damn HeroesTrailers Always SpoilPrecision F-Strikeand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Call, including Pay Evil unto Evil, Ax-Crazy, Apathetic Citizens.

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