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The Dry

2021Movie1 h 57 minR

CrimeThriller
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic697.0Rotten Tomatoes90%78%

A gripping, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Where the truth lies.

Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

Feels like

  • Rural Crime Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Haunting Atmosphere
  • Slow Burn Investigation
  • Hidden Secrets
  • Tragic Past
  • Drought-Stricken Setting
  • Family Trauma
  • Australian Cinema

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Robert Connolly
Written by
Jane Harper, Robert Connolly, Harry Cripps
Produced by
Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson, Steve Hutensky
Music by
Peter Raeburn

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 2021 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
January 1, 2021
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$16 million
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Stealing from the Till, Gasoline Dousing, Due to the Dead +9

  • Stealing from the Till
  • Gasoline Dousing
  • Due to the Dead
  • Pater Familicide
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Straight Gay
  • Man on Fire
  • Clear Their Name
  • Convicted by Public Opinion
  • Grumpy Old Man
  • Two-Timing with the Bestie
  • Oh, Crap!

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dry?"

Questions about The Dry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dry?

HuluPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowAcornTVPlex

In the United States, The Dry streams on Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and AcornTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, 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 47 other countries.

Is The Dry worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69).

What tropes does The Dry use?

Stealing from the TillGasoline DousingDue to the DeadPater FamilicideDomestic AbuseStraight GayMan on FireClear Their NameConvicted by Public OpinionGrumpy Old ManTwo-Timing with the BestieOh, Crap!and 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Stealing from the Till, Gasoline Dousing, and Due to the Dead.