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The Call

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A veteran operator for an emergency call-center, Jordan (Halle Berry) saves lives daily as part of her job, but when a young woman's frantic report of a prowler ends tragically, Jordan is devastated. She decides to pack it in on the front lines and -- instead -- teach others the ropes of the high-pressure job. But when a call from a kidnapped teen (Abigail Breslin) comes in, Jordan takes charge as never before and turns the girl into a partner in helping to save her life.
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The Call builds plenty of suspense before taking a problematic turn in the third act.

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Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association This film is a whole lot scarier than you think it's going to be. Rated: 3/4 Mar 7, 2017 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland This is a cleverly made, smartly written, totally satisfying armrest-gripper. Jan 6, 2014 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard The Call is the kind of vaguely smart, extremely gory gloop you should watch on TV, preferably when you're tucked up in bed with a delirium-inducing fever. That way, you won't notice when the script goes bonkers. Rated: 3/5 Sep 20, 2013 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a perfectly watchable programmer that unfortunately descends into absolute tedium as it progresses... Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 25, 2025 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies There is just enough tension and just enough suspense to keep you invested. Unfortunately the eye-rolling ending almost undoes everything the film does right. Rated: 3/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants Perfectly ridiculously enjoyable Jul 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aiden W This is the absolute most stroke inducing, rage baiting, toilet bowl film I have ever witnessed in my life. It was a disgrace to my eyes and even my screen. I had to disinfect my tv with 2 different 99% germ killing sanitizers twice to kill 198% of the absolute filth that was just on it. It is constantly demonstrating how lazy writers are and how they will write any ridiculous thing that comes to mind to milk their screen time. The ending was lousy and lazy and left you so disappointed and angry. There were multiple times while watching this garbage that I wanted to throw my tv remote into the nearest wall. The plot twists were just people being stupid and overlooking easy solutions. There was no closure, no ending and no aftermath scene. Absolute garbage, 0/10 would not recommend to any living organism, writers should be charged with domestic terrorism and war crimes. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/25 Full Review Haley T. I honestly thought it was a pretty good movie, considering it is almost 12 years old. I still really enjoyed my watch, and the suspension was so good! I constantly caught myself yelling at the screen that’s how into it I got. I will say it did seem like they kind of rushed the ending, but I still really like the movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review karen n Edge of your seat movie. Good acting. Highly recommend it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Megan D The Call (2013) is an INCREDIBLE , edge-of-your-seat thriller that earns a perfect five stars. Fast-paced, gritty, and emotionally gripping, this is a must-see for thriller fans! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Megan J I love this movie so much!! Great acting, great cast, suspenseful, attention grabbing, detailed, creative, I just love it!! One of my favorites! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review Jen L So dumb. Cliche. No original plot. The French fry eating was so dumb. This is why ppl are flocking to kdramas. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brad Anderson

Director

Halle Berry

Jordan Turner

Abigail Breslin

Casey Welson

Morris Chestnut

Officer Paul Phillips

Michael Eklund

Michael Foster

Michael Imperioli

Alan Denado

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The Call: Official Clip - Trapped Inside a Car Trunk The Call: Official Clip - Trapped Inside a Car Trunk 0:57 The Call: Official Clip - Michael "Screws" Alan To Death The Call: Official Clip - Michael "Screws" Alan To Death 2:54 The Call: Official Clip - Abigail Breslin Gets Kidnapped The Call: Official Clip - Abigail Breslin Gets Kidnapped 2:05 The Call: Official Clip - The Women's Revenge The Call: Official Clip - The Women's Revenge 1:45 The Call: Official Clip - Pouring Paint From the Car The Call: Official Clip - Pouring Paint From the Car 2:09 The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Saves Abigail Breslin The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Saves Abigail Breslin 3:41 The Call: Official Clip - The Killer's Lair The Call: Official Clip - The Killer's Lair 2:53 The Call: Official Clip - You Made Me Kill Him! The Call: Official Clip - You Made Me Kill Him! 2:28 The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Hides From the Killer The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Hides From the Killer 3:23 The Call: Official Clip - Burned Alive at the Gas Station The Call: Official Clip - Burned Alive at the Gas Station 2:35 View more videos

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Halle Berry as Jordan Turner in "The Call." Halle Berry as Jordan Turner in "The Call." David Otunga as Officer Jake Devans in "The Call." Morris Chestnut as Officer Paul Phillips in "The Call." Morris Chestnut as Officer Paul Phillips in "The Call." Abigail Breslin as Casey Welson in "The Call." Halle Berry in "The Call." Halle Berry as Jordan Turner in "The Call." (L-R) Morris Chestnut as Officer Paul Phillips and David Otunga as Officer Jake Devans in "The Call." Michael Eklund as Michael Foster and Abigail Breslin as Casey Welson in "The Call." View more photos

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Synopsis A veteran operator for an emergency call-center, Jordan (Halle Berry) saves lives daily as part of her job, but when a young woman's frantic report of a prowler ends tragically, Jordan is devastated. She decides to pack it in on the front lines and -- instead -- teach others the ropes of the high-pressure job. But when a call from a kidnapped teen (Abigail Breslin) comes in, Jordan takes charge as never before and turns the girl into a partner in helping to save her life.
Director
Brad Anderson
Producer
Jeffrey Graup, Michael J. Luisi, Robert L. Stein, Michael A. Helfant, Bradley Gallo
Screenwriter
Richard D'Ovidio
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
WWE Studios, Troika Pictures
Rating
R (Some Language|Disturbing Content|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$51.9M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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