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The Dry

Play trailer 2:08 Poster for The Dry R 2021 1h 58m Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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Critics Consensus

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

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 08/05/2021
4/5
It's consistently absorbing as well as evocative to the harsh finish, with mordant plot surprises Connolly keeps smartly tucked away. Go to Full Review Horatia Harrod Financial Times 08/04/2021
2/5
The landscape may be a tinderbox waiting for a spark, but the film - based on the 2016 bestseller by Jane Harper - fails to catch light. Go to Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 05/25/2021
3/4
Part of the joy of The Dry is watching this excellent cast in action. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine 03/01/2025
4/5
“The Dry” isn’t the most spectacular mystery or crime film you’re ever going to see, but it still manages to use the talents of its underrated protagonist well enough to entertain us for almost two hours. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Mo Muzammal Vague Visages 07/27/2023
The elements of The Dry may be conventional, but the presentation, as well as Connolly’s attunement to very real concerns, still burns. Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn 12/11/2022
3/5
This is on the "better" end of most murder mystery films. Being set in an international place made it more intriguing and unique. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Katherine 07/12/2021 I don’t want to give anything away. As The Dry unfolds, it becomes more and more outstanding. A must see! See more Anne K 07/12/2021 Visually stunning film that introduces you to complex and unique- almost bizarre- characters. The story deftly melds an small-town mystery that has a folklore-feel with a fresh gruesome murder. Thought the score was great and really elevated the ending scenes. Also, can never go wrong with Eric Bana. There was one minor plot point at the end that didn't make sense to me, but that is probably because the film is adapted from a book. Still, a great film. See more Evelyn 06/27/2021 We’ll acted and interesting See more Susan C 06/07/2021 Great plot! Great way to celebrate being able to go to the movies again! See more Dawn 06/06/2021 Powerful story. Impressive acting. See more Super enjoyed 06/04/2021 It was a great movie! Well written. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Connolly

Director

Eric Bana

Aaron Falk

Genevieve O'Reilly

Gretchen

Keir O'Donnell

Greg Raco

John Polson

Scott Whitlam

Sam Corlett

Young Luke

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Robert Connolly
Producer
Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jodi Matterson, Eric Bana
Screenwriter
Harry Cripps
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Media Super, Cornerstone Pictures, Film Victoria, Arena Film, Pick Up Truck Pictures, Screen Australia, Made Up Stories
Rating
R (Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 21, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 21, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$364.0K
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1