The Cry fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Standout cinematography and editing
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Cry is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving and melancholic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
The performances, characters, and direction stand out.
Standout cinematography and editing
Look and sound: the cinematography and editing stand out.
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A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Cry is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 season
It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 57 minutes each.
It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cry in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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