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When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)

English horror film directed by Fred Walton

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 34m 94 min
Released
4 April 1993
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

When a Stranger Calls Back has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 4 April 1993. It is directed by Fred Walton and stars Charles Durning, Carol Kane and Jill Schoelen.

Cast and crew

Director
Fred Walton
Produced by
Tom Rowe
Distribution
Universal Television

Box office, awards and more

Release and where to watch

In theatres
4 April 1993
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of When a Stranger Calls Back?

When a Stranger Calls Back has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.

When did When a Stranger Calls Back release?

When a Stranger Calls Back released on 4 April 1993.

Who directed When a Stranger Calls Back?

When a Stranger Calls Back is directed by Fred Walton.

Who is in the cast of When a Stranger Calls Back?

The cast of When a Stranger Calls Back includes Charles Durning, Carol Kane and Jill Schoelen.

What is When a Stranger Calls Back rated in the US?

When a Stranger Calls Back is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 6 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.