A phone makes it easy to contact someone. Finding someone who wants to stay on the line is a different matter. Someone to Call My Lover (2026) starts with that small, recognisable problem: Rick feels lonely and begins making calls in search of companionship.
The available listings describe Harrison Lyda’s project as an eleven-minute comedy with romantic elements. This overview covers the published premise and catalogue information. A creator-issued press kit or publicly accessible viewing copy has not been located, so it does not claim to assess performances, editing or the ending.
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Someone to Call My Lover: the published story
The synopsis on TMDB and Moviefone gives one clear starting point: Rick is lonely and tries to find someone by making phone calls. It does not explain who answers, how the conversations develop or whether his search succeeds. Those details should remain open rather than being filled in from the cast list.
The premise of Someone to Call My Lover makes contact itself a possible source of comedy. A caller can rehearse what to say, but a conversation always involves another person with their own expectations. That tension is a reading of the announced idea, rather than a description of an unverified scene.
What the title suggests
“Call” can mean both making a telephone call and describing someone as a lover. Paired with the published premise, the title invites a distinction between reaching a person and building a relationship. The first can happen instantly; the second needs attention, mutual interest and time.
That distinction gives the idea an emotional point of entry. Loneliness is not necessarily a lack of available contacts. It can also mean feeling that no conversation offers the closeness a person wants. The film’s brief synopsis leaves room for this interpretation without confirming how deeply the completed short explores it.
Cast and filmmaking credits
Moviefone lists Chayse Decker as Rick, Kaylin Ward as Sister and Penelope Devereux as Jessica. Its credits name Harrison Lyda as director, writer and editor, Izzy Kelley for cinematography and Doug Bendinger as executive producer. These are catalogue credits; independent production documentation has not been found.
The Someone to Call My Lover poster also carries Harrison Lyda’s name and combines an image of a man using a phone with portraits of two women. This supports the film’s identity, but the layout does not establish a love triangle or tell us which character appears in either portrait.
Release information and where to watch
Moviefone and AceShowbiz list September 14, 2026 as the release date. A dated announcement from the filmmaker, a distributor or a festival has not been located to verify the venue or type of release. The date should therefore be treated as a database entry, not proof of a nationwide theatrical run.
Moviefone’s viewing page did not provide a streaming, rental or purchase option when checked on October 14, 2026. That does not establish worldwide unavailability. No official viewing link is supplied here because one could not be verified.
Questions before watching
For a short built around phone calls, useful questions include whether each exchange changes Rick’s approach, whether the humour allows room for vulnerability, and whether the final moment resolves the initial need or reframes it. These are points to consider after a viewing, not verdicts on scenes that have not been seen.
Someone to Call My Lover has a concise premise that may appeal to viewers interested in small-scale romantic comedy. A full critical review needs access to the actual film. For another exploration of relationships on KINOLIST, see our Practical Magic 2 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is this article about?
A phone makes it easy to contact someone. Finding someone who wants to stay on the line is a different matter. Someone to Call My Lover (2026) starts with that small, recognisable problem: Rick feels lonely and begins making calls in search of companionship.
What the title suggests?
“Call” can mean both making a telephone call and describing someone as a lover. Paired with the published premise, the title invites a distinction between reaching a person and building a relationship. The first can happen instantly; the second needs attention, mutual interest and time.
Sources
Checked October 14, 2026: TMDB title page, Moviefone film listing, cast and crew credits, viewing availability listing and AceShowbiz.