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The Dry

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The Dry

R

Released May 21, 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)

It's consistently absorbing as well as evocative to the harsh finish, with mordant plot surprises Connolly keeps smartly tucked away.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 5, 2021

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Horatia Harrod

Financial Times

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.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2021

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

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

Rated: 3/4

May 25, 2021

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

“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].

Rated: 4/5

Mar 1, 2025

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Mo Muzammal

Vague Visages

The elements of The Dry may be conventional, but the presentation, as well as Connolly’s attunement to very real concerns, still burns.

Jul 27, 2023

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This is on the "better" end of most murder mystery films. Being set in an international place made it more intriguing and unique.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2022

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Katherine

I don’t want to give anything away. As The Dry unfolds, it becomes more and more outstanding. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/21

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Anne K

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/21

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Evelyn

We’ll acted and interesting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/27/21

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Susan C

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/21

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Dawn

Powerful story. Impressive acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/21

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Super enjoyed

It was a great movie! Well written.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/21

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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, Robert Connolly, Eric Bana
Screenwriter: Harry Cripps, Robert Connolly
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

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