The Call (2020)
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The Call is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Call is one of the better-rated Korean films out there. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 1,035 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 1h 52m on it?
1h 52m of Korean thriller with mystery threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 1,034 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want to relax rather than be wound up
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a caller puts a woman’s past — and life — on the line to change her own fate.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Thriller / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Chung-hyun
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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