The Call (2013)

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.

Director:

Brad Anderson

Writers:

Richard D'Ovidio (screenplay), Richard D'Ovidio (story)

Stars:

Halle Berry, Evie Thompson, Abigail Breslin

1 win & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Halle Berry	...	Jordan Turner
Abigail Breslin	...	Casey Welson
Morris Chestnut	...	Officer Paul Phillips
Michael Eklund	...	Michael Foster
David Otunga	...	Officer Jake Devans
Michael Imperioli	...	Alan Denado
Justina Machado	...	Rachel
José Zúñiga	...	Marco
Roma Maffia	...	Maddy
Evie Thompson	...	Leah Templeton (as Evie Louise Thompson)
Denise Dowse	...	Flora
Ella Rae Peck	...	Autumn
Jenna Lamia	...	Brooke
Ross Gallo	...	Josh
Tara Platt	...	Female Trainee

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

child kidnapping | 911 call | pixelated nudity | 21th century | child abduction | 

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Taglines:

There are 188 million 911 calls a year. This one made it personal.

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Genres:

Crime | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, disturbing content and some language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hive

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,118,745, 17 March 2013, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$51,872,378

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$68,572,378

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures,Stage 6 Films,Troika Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Halle Berry was initially cast in the lead role with Joel Schumacher directing. Schumacher dropped out and was replaced by Brad Anderson. Berry dropped out due to scheduling conflicts but once the start date was pushed up, she returned in the lead role.

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Goofs

When the call center supervisor approaches Jordan's desk to tell her they're still working on tracking Casey's phone, her headset disappears from her right ear between shots.

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Quotes

Casey Welson: Mom. Mom, you were always the perfect mother. You gave me everything that I ever wanted. And I love you. I love you so much. And I'm really sorry. Please don't ever forget me.

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Connections

Featured in The Call: Set Tour of the Lair (2013)

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Soundtracks

Partly Cloudy
Composed and Performed by Ronald A. Mendelsohn (as Ronald Alan Mendelsohn)
Courtesy of Megatrax Music

User Reviews

Good Movie... will keep you on the edge of your seat.

This was a good thriller and it sucks you in right from the start. There is no down time and at no point does the movie get slow as many thrillers do. One thing is for sure, You wont be able to take a potty break!

Of course the movie does have some weak points but what movies don't? My main grip would be the ending, it seemed kind of lazy, but I think they wanted to make it somewhat realistic... maybe? This movie is not going to win any awards or anything like that, but it is fun to watch. So, if you enjoy thrillers, you won't be disappointed with this one! So, go ahead and check it out, don't be over critical, just enjoy it for what it is, a fun, on the edge of your seat thriller that will get and keep you engaged from the first minute.