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The Caller

2011·Movie
1h 32min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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You scare easily

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About

Some calls are best left unanswered.

Troubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...
Time-bending ThrillerPsychological HorrorSinister Phone CallsRevenge from the PastDisturbing MysterySupernatural ElementsTroubled DivorceeIntense Suspense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Caller legally?

The Caller is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Caller worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Caller rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Caller?

1 h 32 min

The Caller runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Caller?

Critics38
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate The Caller higher (55) than critics (38). 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 Kingdom, Puerto Rico.

In how many countries can I watch The Caller?

28ATAUBECACHCVDEDKESFIFRGBGGGH+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Caller in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Caller use?

Bittersweet EndingDeath of a ChildMen Are the Expendable GenderEvil PhoneRipple-Effect-Proof MemoryFingoreWould Hurt a ChildDeath by Woman Scorned

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Caller, including Bittersweet Ending, Death of a Child, Men Are the Expendable Gender.