Movie

When a Stranger Calls Back

“Terror Is Twice As Chilling The Second Time Around!”

★ 5.9(89)19931h 34m

When a Stranger Calls Back is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 28 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Fred Walton
Release date: 1993-04-04
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Krost/Chapin Productions
Part of: When a Stranger Calls Collection

About When a Stranger Calls Back

When a Stranger Calls Back is a 1993 movie in the Horror, Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Fred Walton, starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning and Jill Schoelen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 89 viewers. Below you can see where to watch When a Stranger Calls Back in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A retired detective and a crisis-center counselor hunt a killer stalking a coed.

Cast

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Jill Schoelen

Julia Jenz

Gene Lythgow

William Landis

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Skid Row Woman

Babs Chula

Agent

John Destry

Detective 1

Duncan Fraser

Club Owner

Jenn Griffin

Club Girl 1

Gary Jones

X-Ray Technician

Terence Kelly

Medical Examiner

Michèle Lonsdale Smith

Center Woman 1

Themes & keywords

babysitterstalkersequelventriloquistphone terror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls Back in United States?+

In United States, When a Stranger Calls Back is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is When a Stranger Calls Back on Netflix?+

When a Stranger Calls Back is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is When a Stranger Calls Back?+

When a Stranger Calls Back has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in When a Stranger Calls Back?+

When a Stranger Calls Back stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene Lythgow and Karen Elizabeth Austin.

When did When a Stranger Calls Back come out?+

When a Stranger Calls Back is a 1993 movie directed by Fred Walton.

What genre is When a Stranger Calls Back?+

When a Stranger Calls Back is Horror, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed When a Stranger Calls Back?+

When a Stranger Calls Back was directed by Fred Walton.