Call Me
Call Me

Call Me

1988Movie96 minEnglish

After agreeing to meet an obscene caller at a bar, a young New York reporter witnesses a murder and becomes an unwilling player in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic93
Google Users93%
Director: Luca GuadagninoGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

In Northern Italy in 1983, Elio Perlman, a 17-year-old, spends his summer with his family at their villa. He encounters Oliver, a charming American scholar who is working as an intern for his father. As days turn into weeks, Elio and Oliver develop a deep and passionate connection that will change their lives forever.

Critical Reception

Call Me By Your Name was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its direction, screenplay, performances (especially Chalamet and Hammer), cinematography, and emotional resonance. It was considered one of the best films of 2017 by many critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lush cinematography and evocative portrayal of first love.
  • Timothée Chalamet's performance as Elio was widely lauded as a breakout role.
  • The film was commended for its sensitive and nuanced exploration of desire and heartbreak.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, frequently highlighting its beautiful storytelling, emotional depth, and the captivating chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it a deeply moving and memorable cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet), and Best Original Song.

Fun Fact

The novel on which the film is based, by André Aciman, was originally published in 2007 and was praised for its exploration of desire and obsession.

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