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Call Me by Your Name
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Luca Guadagnino. With Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a profes…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
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MoviHero lists October 1, 2017 as the release date for Call Me by Your Name. Luca Guadagnino is the listed director. The listed cast includes Timothée Chalamet as Elio, Armie Hammer as Oliver, Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman, Amira Casar as Annella. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 1, 2017
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorLuca Guadagnino
CastTimothée Chalamet as Elio, Armie Hammer as Oliver, Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman, Amira Casar as Annella
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Call Me by Your Name right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Call Me by Your Name runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 13,031 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Alongside Weekend and Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name is the greatest queer film I have seen in the past ten years.”
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“I thought this was an all right movie, but I didn't care for it that much.”
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“Amidst some beautiful Italian rusticity, we are introdcued to the "Perlman" family.”
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“A near-perfect, timeless movie which will be responsible for many tears and yeast infections.”
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“I know this movie is incredibly popular, so I went into it hoping for a really good, queer movie, but I feel like I didn't…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMr. PerlmanMr. Perlman appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherElioElio appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherMarziaMarzia appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherAnnellaAnnella appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherOliverOliver appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherIsaacIsaac appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide otherNicoNico appears in Call Me by Your Name (2017).Open character guide
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