The Call

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The Call

R

Released Mar 15, 2013

1h 36m

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

This is a cleverly made, smartly written, totally satisfying armrest-gripper.

Jan 6, 2014

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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

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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

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

Perfectly ridiculously enjoyable

Jul 2, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

An absorbing premise that goes to great efforts to exaggerate the suspense; unfortunately, the storytellers run out of ideas approximately three-quarters into the film.

Rated: 4/10

Dec 3, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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Kim C

Fantastic movie and incredible acting by all. So realistic and put you on the edge of your seat.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Liane C

This is a very intense, suspenseful, edge of your seat thriller.I loved Halle Barry's character in this movie.I had no idea she was much of an actress.I thought she was mainly just famous for her looks.I haven't seen her in many movies.I had this recorded on my DVR for many months because the movie description sounded interesting.But I thought if Halle Barry starred in it that it wouldn't be very good.Boy was I wrong! The kidnapper in the movie is a complete wack job.A total lunatic,similar to Buffalo Bill in the Silence Of The Lambs.The movie gets way crazier than I expected! I recommend this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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Emilliano Jr S

An ok thriller but not recomended.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Brad Anderson

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Halle Berry

Jordan Turner

Abigail Breslin

Casey Welson

Morris Chestnut

Officer Paul Phillips

Michael Eklund

Michael Foster

Michael Imperioli

Alan Denado

The Call: Official Clip - Trapped Inside a Car Trunk

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The Call: Official Clip - Michael "Screws" Alan To Death

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The Call: Official Clip - The Women's Revenge

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The Call: Official Clip - Pouring Paint From the Car

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The Call: Official Clip - Abigail Breslin Gets Kidnapped

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The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Saves Abigail Breslin

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The Call: Official Clip - The Killer's Lair

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The Call: Official Clip - Halle Berry Hides From the Killer

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The Call: Official Clip - You Made Me Kill Him!

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The Call: Official Clip - Burned Alive at the Gas Station

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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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