For a Good Time, Call... (2012)

Former college frenemies Lauren and Katie move into a fabulous Gramercy Park apartment, and in order to make ends meet, the unlikely pair start a phone sex line together.

Director:

Jamie Travis

Writers:

Lauren Miller, Katie Anne Naylon

Stars:

Lauren Miller, James Wolk, Ari Graynor

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lauren Miller	...	Lauren Powell (as Lauren Anne Miller)
James Wolk	...	Charlie
Ari Graynor	...	Katie Steele
Justin Long	...	Jesse
Lawrence Mandley	...	Henry
Eddie Geller	...	Drunk Guy
Josh Ruben	...	Lamp Guy
Steven Shaw	...	Morty
Mimi Rogers	...	Adele Powell
Don McManus	...	Scott Powell
Mark Webber	...	Sean
Nia Vardalos	...	Rachel Rodman
Kevin Smith	...	Cabbie
Sugar Lyn Beard	...	Krissy
Seth Rogen	...	Jerry

Storyline

Lauren and Katie, college frenemies with a mutual good friend, move in together at age 28 in order to afford an amazing Gramercy Park apartment. The unlikely pair start a phone sex line and become best friends while learning about this hilarious world of vibrators, fake orgasms and nighttime callers. When the hot line is hung up and reality comes calling, the most meaningful relationship of their lives is put to the test.

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Plot Keywords:

phone sex | phone sex operator | new york city | best friends | orgasm | 

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Taglines:

Lose your hang-ups. Find your calling.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content throughout, language and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 2012 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Ara beni, eglenelim...

Filming Locations:

The Library Bar - 630 West Sixth Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$850,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$143,935 (USA) (31 August 2012)

Gross:

$1,243,961 (USA) (5 October 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

AdScott Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in 16 days.

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Quotes

Jesse: You're a great deal! You're like a Subway gift card!

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: Arbitrage (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Simple Time"
Written and Performed by Haroula Rose

User Reviews

For A Good Time, Call

With a premise in a similar vein to 'Zack And Miri Make A Porno', which also starred a dim- witted Seth Rogen, 'For A Good Time, Call' is a crude, daring comedy that never crosses the line simply because it doesn't have one.

Resorting to phone sex to help pay the bills in their city apartment, Lauren and Katie - two completely opposite personalities - bond despite a teenage feud still lingering. While Ari Graynor has the better role to play, Lauren Miller manages to prove she shares a sense of lowbrow humour with her husband (Rogen), who cameos in one of the film's most memorable scenes. Justin Long's flamboyant character is used to the right extent; the film never outstays its welcome in any aspect, its brisk running time only slowing for a more serious third act, a missed attempt at giving the film emotional weight where, given its no- holds barred hilarity, feels somewhat unnecessary.

Refreshing and relevant, 'For A Good Time, Call' is a chick flick for both genders; a sugary depiction of sisterhood flirting with a risqué exploration of what men enjoy about it.