---
title: "The Caller"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-caller-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16422
imdb_id: "tt1049956"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Caller (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-caller-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Caller is a 2008 drama and thriller film directed in the genre that runs for one hour and thirty-five minutes, bearing a PG-13 rating and a United States release date of February 13, 2009. The story follows Jimmy Stevens, a senior vice president at an international energy firm, who blows the whistle on the deadly and corrupt practices of his company in Latin America. Aware that he faces assassination for his betrayal, Stevens makes an anonymous call to secure the services of private detective Frank Turlotte, hiring him to trail him from a distance. The film combines elements of drama and thriller, centering on the dangerous consequences of corporate whistleblowing and the measures taken by a man expecting to be targeted for exposing corruption.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Ledes

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frank Langella** as *Jimmy Stevens*
- **Elliott Gould** as *Frank Turlotte*
- **Laura Harring** as *"The Sophisticated Lady"*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Caller online?
The Caller is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Caller worth watching?
The Caller holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 19 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Caller and when was it released?
The Caller is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Caller?
The Caller was directed by Richard Ledes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Caller — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16422)

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