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The Call

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Halle Berry in The Call (2013)
When veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted, she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.
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When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's ... Read allWhen a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
121K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,975
630
  • Director
    • Brad Anderson
  • Writers
    • Richard D'Ovidio(screenplay)
    • Nicole D'Ovidio(story)
    • Jon Bokenkamp(story)
  • Stars
    • Halle Berry
    • Evie Thompson
    • Abigail Breslin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brad Anderson
  • Writers
    • Richard D'Ovidio(screenplay)
    • Nicole D'Ovidio(story)
    • Jon Bokenkamp(story)
  • Stars
    • Halle Berry
    • Evie Thompson
    • Abigail Breslin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 413User reviews
    • 284Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations

    Videos2

    Version #2
    Trailer 1:25
    Version #2
    U.S. Version #1
    Trailer 2:33
    U.S. Version #1

    Photos115

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    Halle Berry in The Call (2013)
    Brad Anderson in The Call (2013)
    Halle Berry in The Call (2013)
    Morris Chestnut and David Otunga in The Call (2013)
    Halle Berry in The Call (2013)
    Morris Chestnut in The Call (2013)
    Halle Berry in The Call (2013)
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    Abigail Breslin in The Call (2013)

    Top cast

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    Halle Berry
    Halle Berry
    • Jordan Turneras Jordan Turner
    Evie Thompson
    Evie Thompson
    • Leah Templetonas Leah Templeton
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Casey Welsonas Casey Welson
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Officer Paul Phillipsas Officer Paul Phillips
    Michael Eklund
    Michael Eklund
    • Michael Fosteras Michael Foster
    David Otunga
    David Otunga
    • Officer Jake Devansas Officer Jake Devans
    Michael Imperioli
    Michael Imperioli
    • Alan Denadoas Alan Denado
    Justina Machado
    Justina Machado
    • Rachelas Rachel
    José Zúñiga
    José Zúñiga
    • Marcoas Marco
    Roma Maffia
    Roma Maffia
    • Maddyas Maddy
    Denise Dowse
    Denise Dowse
    • Floraas Flora
    Ella Rae Peck
    Ella Rae Peck
    • Autumnas Autumn
    Jenna Lamia
    Jenna Lamia
    • Brookeas Brooke
    Ross Gallo
    Ross Gallo
    • Joshas Josh
    Tara Platt
    Tara Platt
    • Female Traineeas Female Trainee
    Sammy Busby
    • Officeras Officer
    Michael Linstroth
    • Officer #1as Officer #1
    Lisa Grady
    • Forensics Agentas Forensics Agent
    • Director
      • Brad Anderson
    • Writers
      • Richard D'Ovidio(screenplay) (story)
      • Nicole D'Ovidio(story)
      • Jon Bokenkamp(story)
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    Storyline

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    Jordan Turner (Halle Berry) 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 then teenager Casey Welson (Abigail Breslin) is abducted and calls 911. Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to try to help Casey escape and also to make sure the man is brought to justice. —napierslogs
    • 911 call
    • pixelated nudity
    • child abduction
    • trapdoor
    • woods
    • 108 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There are 188 million 911 calls a year. This one made it personal.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, disturbing content and some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the opening scene, one of the callers into the 911 centre states "I think I'm having an overdose and so is my wife" - the line made famous by Edward Sanchez, a policeman who confiscated marijuana from a suspect and then made brownies with it. He called 911 when he thought he had taken too much.
    • Goofs
      When Jordan stumbles upon the trapdoor access to the underground bunker, it is covered with leaves and debris. But Michael is already inside, so the debris would have have fallen away when he opened the trap door.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Michael Foster: You're an operator. You can't do this!

      Jordan Turner: It's already done!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.105 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Partly Cloudy
      Composed and Performed by Ronald A. Mendelsohn (as Ronald Alan Mendelsohn)
      Courtesy of Megatrax Music

    User reviews413

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A film of two halves.
    The first half of the film I'd genuinely give a 10/10, the second half would be more a 6/10.

    The first forty five minutes had me utterly gripped and on the edge of my seat, it was exactly what you want from a thriller. The second half becomes a more bog standard thriller, dare I say it, it becomes somewhat silly, the ending is too much.

    Berry is terrific, I am such a fan of hers, sadly her character transforms into something a little silly. The villain is rather good, I only wish we got to learn a little of his motivation, sadly they didn't explore it.

    It's watchable. 8/10
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    • Aug 9, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hive
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank Town Center - 201 E Magnolia, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Stage 6 Films
      • Troika Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,872,378
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,118,745
      • Mar 17, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $68,572,631
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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