The Dry

2021, Crime/Drama, 1h 58m

99 Reviews Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings

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A slow-burning crime drama anchored by a solid central performance from Eric Bana, The Dry offers gripping thrills for genre fans. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Based on the global bestseller, a federal agent's homecoming leads to a deeply personal murder investigation that reopens old wounds and threatens to unravel the tight-knit small town.

Rating:

R (Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre:

Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller
Original Language:

English (Australia)
Director:

Robert Connolly
Producer:

Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jodi Matterson, Robert Connolly, Eric Bana
Writer:

Harry Cripps, Robert Connolly
Release Date (Theaters):

May 21, 2021 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

May 21, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA):

$364.0K
Runtime:

1h 58m
Distributor:

IFC Films
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Eric Bana
Aaron Falk

Genevieve O'Reilly

Genevieve O'Reilly
Gretchen

Keir O'Donnell
Greg Raco

John Polson
Scott Whitlam

Sam Corlett
Young Luke

Bruce Spence
Gerry Hadler

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Critic Reviews for The Dry

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