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The Cry of the Owl

2009Movie1 h 41 minR

DramaMystery
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes11%20%

A gripping, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

What would you do if someone was watching you?

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Small-Town Mystery
  • Suspenseful Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Slow Burn
  • Dark and Brooding
  • Twisted Relationships
  • Unreliable Narrator

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jamie Thraves
Written by
Patricia Highsmith, Jamie Thraves
Produced by
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Malte Grunert, Sytze van der Laan
Music by
Jeff Danna

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Facts

February 7, 2009 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
February 7, 2009
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, France, Germany, United States
Budget
$12 million
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Cry of the Owl?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Cry of the Owl streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Cry of the Owl worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (11).

Is The Cry of the Owl good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.