When Duty Calls

Newlyweds Ellie and Martin face financial hardship after losing their jobs, forcing them to move into Ellie's parents' home. Seeking employment with the local police, Ellie begins volunteering with the department. Her commitment to the role grows when she ignores protocol to investigate a series of neighborhood thefts. As she becomes more immersed in the criminal case, tensions rise between the couple when Martin receives a job offer in another state.

The film was directed by Bradford May, following his previous work on Touched. The screenplay was written by Nate Atkins and produced by James Wilberger. The cast features Daniella Monet as Ellie and Kelly Blatz as Martin, alongside Daphne Zuniga, Leslie David Baker, Judd Nelson, and Olivia d'Abo.

Released in 2015 as a television movie from the United States, this ninety-minute production blends mystery, adventure, and romance. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 290 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 10 votes.