---
title: "For a Good Time, Call..."
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/for-a-good-time-call-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84200
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# For a Good Time, Call... (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/for-a-good-time-call-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

For a Good Time, Call... is a 2012 comedy and drama film that runs for 1 hour and 27 minutes. It follows college frenemies Lauren and Katie as they move into Katie's late grandmother's apartment in New York City after losing a relationship and rent control.

After a noisy discovery brings them closer, Lauren and Katie launch a successful business venture together, utilizing Lauren as the brains and Katie as the talent while reevaluating their hopes and dreams. The film was released in the US on August 31, 2012, and holds a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 57% based on 106 reviews.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "College frenemies Lauren and Katie become unlikely business partners in New York City."

### Why Watch
- Witness the transformation of college frenemies into a successful business duo.
- Explore a unique New York City apartment living arrangement following a lost relationship and rent control.
- Discover how a late grandmother's apartment becomes the backdrop for an unexpected business venture.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film holds an approval rating of 57 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 106 reviews.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a comedy and drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #college-frenemies, #new-york-city-apartment, #business-venture, #dirty-little-secret, #rent-control, #comedydrama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream For a Good Time, Call... (2012)?
Available to rent or buy options are listed on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is For a Good Time, Call... (2012) worth watching?
It holds an approval rating of 57 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 106 reviews with an average rating of 5.6 out of 10.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
This is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [For a Good Time, Call... — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84200)
- [For a Good Time, Call... - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_a_Good_Time,_Call...)
- [For a Good Time, Call (2012) - Box Office and Financial…](https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/For-a-Good-Time-Call)
- [For a Good Time, Call... (2012) | Trailery | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/for-a-good-time-call-/trailery)
- [Call for a Good Time (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/759490-call-for-a-good-time/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*