Looking to watch When a Stranger Calls? Fred Walton's 1979 Horror film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Philo, Fawesome, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Amazon MX Player, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YouTube Free. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Amazon Video. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy When a Stranger Calls starting from $7.99 on Amazon Video. The film holds a 62% audience score.
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Prices last updated September 26, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, When a Stranger Calls is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, When a Stranger Calls is available to watch for free on Fawesome, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Amazon MX Player, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, YouTube Free.
The most affordable option is to rent When a Stranger Calls on Amazon Video for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase When a Stranger Calls digitally starting at $7.99 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Aug 24, 1979
DVD
Oct 9, 2001
