The Call (2013)
A 911 operator's past mistake haunts her as she races to save a kidnapped teenager from a chilling fate.
Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man's car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.
How intense is The Call?
The Call is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Call feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensechilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Call
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Is The Call for you?
Is The Call scary?
Yes, properly. The Call is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Call gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Call sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Call OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Call?
The Call runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream The Call?
The Call is streaming on Starz and YouTube (free).
Does The Call have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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