---
title: "Guess Who's Calling!"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/guess-who-s-calling-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1158616
imdb_id: "tt29291318"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 73
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Guess Who's Calling! (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/guess-who-s-calling-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Guess Who's Calling! is a 2025 French comedy film. The story revolves around Baptiste, a talented imitator who is unable to make a living from his art. He is approached by Pierre Chozène, a famous novelist who is constantly disturbed by incessant calls from various individuals. Pierre suggests that Baptiste become his 'answering machine' by pretending to be him on the phone. Baptiste agrees and starts imitating Pierre, eventually developing his character. The film is directed and released in 2025, but the exact details of the production and cast are not available in the provided sources. The movie's runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes. The Guess Who, a Canadian rock band, is mentioned in a separate source, but it does not relate to the film. Guess Who's Calling! is a standalone title and is not related to other films with similar titles, such as Guess Who's Coming for Christmas? (1990) or Guess Who? (2016).

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling imitator becomes the phone stand-in for a reclusive novelist seeking peace."

### Why Watch
- explore a unique premise involving vocal imitation
- watch an unconventional partnership unfold

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited background information is currently available about the film
- Tone & Suitability: The film is classified as a comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fabienne Godet
- **Networks / Studios**: Le Bureau, France 3 Cinéma, Tandem

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Salif Cissé** as *Baptiste Mendy*
- **Denis Podalydès** as *Pierre Chozène*
- **Clara Bretheau** as *Elsa Chozène*
- **Aure Atika** as *Clara*
- **Manon Clavel** as *Fanny*
- **Ismaël Sy Savané** as *Vincent*
- **Harrison Arevalo** as *Gabriel Lozano*
- **Serge Postigo** as *Gustave Marandin*
- **Thierry Bosc** as *Le père de Pierre (voice)*
- **Camille Cayol** as *Nathalie (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Guess Who's Calling!?
The film is from 2025.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Baptiste, a talented imitator.

### Q: Who approaches Baptiste?
He is approached by a famous but discreet novelist named Pierre Chozène.

### Q: What job does Pierre offer Baptiste?
Pierre suggests that Baptiste become his answering machine by pretending to be him on the phone.

### Q: What happens as the arrangement continues?
Little by little, Baptiste begins to develop the writer's character rather than just imitating him.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Guess Who's Calling! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1158616)
- [The Guess Who – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guess_Who)
- [Guess Who? (2016) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/5257016-guess-who)
- [Guess Who's Coming for Christmas? (1990) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/18614-guess-who-s-coming-for-christmas/prehled/)

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