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ROMANCE . 2017 . 2h 12m . English . 8.1/10

Call Me by Your Name_

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"Is it better to speak or die?"

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.

Director Luca Guadagnino
Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg
Box Office $43.1M
8.1/10
Rating
$43.1M
Box Office
2h 12m
Runtime
2017
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+1,133% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Is it better to speak or die?

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Call Me by Your Name earned $43.1M worldwide on a $3.5M budget — a 1,133% return on investment.
Director
Call Me by Your Name was directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Luca Guadagnino →
Cast
Armie Hammer stars as Oliver in Call Me by Your Name.
Armie Hammer →
Year context
Call Me by Your Name was released 9 years ago in 2017.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$3.5M
Budget
$43.1M
Revenue
+1133%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

AWARDS (3)

G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2018
WON
B
Dorian Award for LGBTQ Film of the Year
2017
WON
B
Gotham Awards
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
132 min (2h 12m)
Language
English
Rating
8.1/10 (12,584 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$3,500,000
Box Office
$43,143,046
Profit
+$39,643,046
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Call Me by Your Name 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.
How long is Call Me by Your Name?
Call Me by Your Name has a runtime of 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Who directed Call Me by Your Name?
Call Me by Your Name was directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Who stars in Call Me by Your Name?
The cast of Call Me by Your Name includes Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel.
How much did Call Me by Your Name make at the box office?
Call Me by Your Name earned $43,143,046 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,500,000.
What is the rating of Call Me by Your Name?
Call Me by Your Name has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 12,584 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Drama

KEYWORDS (15)

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