---
title: "The Call Up"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-call-up-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 388347
imdb_id: "tt3923388"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 159
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Call Up (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-call-up-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Call Up" (2016).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: The Call Up
Year: 2016
Release Date (US): 05/20/2016
Genres: Adventure, Action, and Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 30m
Synopsis: Elite online gamers receive a mysterious invitation to trial a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game. They arrive at a test site and use hi-tech gear for a revolutionary gaming experience that brings modern warfare to life with frightening realism. Initially, it is a unique and exhilarating experience. However, the situation turns sinister when the group is attacked by enemy combatants, leading them to realize the situation is no longer just a game (implied by "this is n" in the text).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Call Up is a 2016 film categorized under the adventure, action, and science fiction genres. Released in the United States on May 20, 2016, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Barker
- **Networks / Studios**: Pont Neuf Productions, Red & Black Films, Creative England

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Max Deacon** as *Carl*
- **Morfydd Clark** as *Shelly*
- **Ali Cook** as *Edward*
- **Chris Obi** as *The Sergeant*
- **Tom Benedict Knight** as *Marco*
- **Dino Fazzani** as *Terrorist*
- **Adriana Randall** as *Taylor*
- **Malcolm Modele** as *Terrorist*
- **Parker Sawyers** as *Andre*
- **Boris Ler** as *Zahid*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Call Up online?
The Call Up is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Fandango at Home Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Call Up worth watching?
The Call Up holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 159 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Call Up and when was it released?
The Call Up is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Call Up?
The Call Up was directed by Charles Barker.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Call Up — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/388347)

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