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The Other End of the Line

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Priya (Shriya Saran), who lives in India but is infatuated with American culture, works at a credit card call-center. When she calls San Franciscan Granger Woodruff (Jesse Metcalfe), a romantic connection takes place, despite her engagement and Granger's girlfriend. The chemistry they feel prompts Priya to hop on a plan to California, but unforeseen obstacles will jeopardize the blossoming relationship.
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Amy Nicholson Boxoffice Magazine Nov 4, 2008
3/5
At its simplest level, this is a sweet, if forgettable trifle starring two healthy, bright-eyed young lovers who look great on each other's arm. Go to Full Review John Anderson Variety Oct 31, 2008
A winning Stateside debut for beautiful Indian actress Shriya Saran. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Boston Globe Oct 31, 2008
1.5/4
The Other End of the Line ends up being a five-minute ad for buyer's insurance instead of an interminable interracial, international, intercultural romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Itrath Syed Georgia Straight Jul 1, 2016
While ostensibly celebrating global connectivity, this film does so from the perspective of an American audience for whom India is an idea rather than a place. Go to Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Mar 21, 2009
2/5
This example of the cross-cultural romance makes the genre seem hopelessly exhausted. Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Nov 7, 2008
2/5
...contrivances to the point of absurdity... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 11, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Michael S @RT66653453 Aug 29, 2025 Despite the low ratings score, I thought this movie was a good distraction from my everyday humdrum life. Good acting, good direction, good dialog. Simple plot with nothing overdone. See more Robert L @RT72726705 Jul 14, 2025 Perfect movie during these turbulent times. Great chemistry and very funny. Do yourself a favor and spend an hour and a half watching this movie. Pure feel good! See more Roger D @RT47265597 Jul 3, 2025 In the midst of the daily onslaught of bad news I really needed a movie like this....... a simple love story where I could just fall in love with Priya........ she was mesmerizing and left me smiling as she lit up the room. Didn't need a great storyline or script, star actors or cinematography.... just 110 minutes of fantasy and joy. See more Apr 20, 2019 At first I thought the film treated Indian culture with disrespect, Americanizing India, but after that it became subverted and becomes a criticism of US influence in the world, individuals from other countries try to become the closest to a American, learning about culture and customs, and forgetting about her own nationality, the film deals with this an Indian wanting to turn Americana and leaving aside India. See more Oct 8, 2015 A script as limp as the acting. See more Read all reviews
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James Dodson

Director

Shriya Saran

Priya

Jesse Metcalfe

Granger Woodruff

Larry Miller

Kit Hawksin

Anupam Kher

Priya's Father

Sara Foster

Emory Banks

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The Other End of the Line

The Other End of the Line (2008) The Other End of the Line (2008) Anupam Kher as Priya's father and Shriya Saran as Priya in "The Other End of the Line." Shriya Saran as Priya in "The Other End of the Line." Shriya Saran as Priya and Jesse Metcalfe as Granger in "The Other End of the Line." Jesse Metcalfe as Granger in "The Other End of the Line." The Other End of the Line (2008) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Priya (Shriya Saran), who lives in India but is infatuated with American culture, works at a credit card call-center. When she calls San Franciscan Granger Woodruff (Jesse Metcalfe), a romantic connection takes place, despite her engagement and Granger's girlfriend. The chemistry they feel prompts Priya to hop on a plan to California, but unforeseen obstacles will jeopardize the blossoming relationship.
Director
James Dodson
Producer
Ashok Amritraj, Peter Chiarelli
Screenwriter
Tracey Jackson
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Adlabs Films, Hyde Park Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material)
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$115.5K
Runtime
1h 46m
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