Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedThe Call (2013), directed by Brad Anderson, is a tense crime thriller that unfolds largely through a single lifeline. Veteran 911 operator Jordan, shaken by a past mistake, must steady herself when an abducted teenager phones in from the trunk of a moving car, relying on experience and quick thinking to guide her to safety and the kidnapper to justice. The tone is taut and claustrophobic, wringing suspense from time pressure and helplessness at a distance. Themes of guilt, redemption, and split-second responsibility power the drama. With a MagicMovieScore of 6.8, it's ideal for fans of lean, nerve-jangling thrillers.
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Trailer
Top Cast
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
2,965 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.06 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
March 14, 2013
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
R
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Director