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The Caller

2008·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic33–Rotten Tomatoes13%20%
IMDb5.5Metacritic33–Rotten Tomatoes13%20%

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Melancholy3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Jimmy Stevens, a senior VP at an international energy firm, blows the whistle on his company's deadly and corrupt practices in Latin America. Knowing he will be assassinated for his betrayal, he places an anonymous call securing the services of private detective Frank Turlotte to trail him from a distance.
Corporate ThrillerNeo-Noir MysteryWhistleblower DramaPsychological SuspenseSocial CommentaryStalker NarrativeGritty RealismMoral AmbiguityAtmospheric Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Ledes
Written by:
Richard Ledes, Alain-Didier Weill

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Caller legally?

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The Caller is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Caller worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Caller rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Caller?

1 h 35 min

The Caller runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Caller?

Critics23
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate The Caller higher (38) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Caller in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Caller?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Caller in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Caller use?

Bittersweet EndingDeath of a ChildWould Hurt a ChildFingoreEvil PhoneMen Are the Expendable GenderRipple-Effect-Proof MemoryDeath by Woman Scorned

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Caller, including Bittersweet Ending, Death of a Child, Would Hurt a Child.