The Dry

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The Dry

R

2021

1h 58m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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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.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

05/25/2021

3/4

Part of the joy of The Dry is watching this excellent cast in action.

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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].

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Evelyn

06/27/2021

We’ll acted and interesting

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Susan C

06/07/2021

Great plot! Great way to celebrate being able to go to the movies again!

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Dawn

06/06/2021

Powerful story. Impressive acting.

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Super enjoyed

06/04/2021

It was a great movie! Well written.

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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