The Call-up (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1979, The Call-up is a comedy film directed by Lasse Åberg, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. It's time for Jonsson to return to his old regiment to rehearse what he learned during conscription a few years ago. He meets his old friends, platoon leader Larsson and the music loving captain 'Beethoven'. Jonsson and his comrades doesn't take it very serious - but they have a jolly good time. A female journalist follows the exercise to write an article, and gets interested in him. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. The Call-up stars Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson as Oskar Löfgren, Lasse Åberg as Helge Jonsson, Ted Åström as Börje Larsson and Lasse Haldenberg as Hans Öberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Call-up has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Call-up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Call-up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Call-up (1979)?
- In GB, The Call-up is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Call-up worth watching?
- The Call-up holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Call-up?
- The Call-up stars Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Lasse Åberg, Ted Åström, Lasse Haldenberg and Weiron Holmberg.
- When was The Call-up released?
- The Call-up was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.