Where the Crawdads Sing

PG-13

Released Jul 15, 2022

2 hr. 5 min.

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.

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Critics Consensus

Daisy Edgar-Jones gives it her all, but Where the Crawdads Sing is ultimately unable to distill its source material into a tonally coherent drama.

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Audience Consensus

A particular treat for viewers who love the book, Where the Crawdads Sing offers a faithfully told, well-acted story in a rich, beautifully filmed setting.

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Corrina

My teenager and I loved this movie. The cinematography is beautifully done, the actors are very good, and the writing is wonderful. I didn’t read the book beforehand, so I don’t know how it compares to the book.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Brandon Richardson

For the genre/type of movie, it is, Where the Crawdads Sing is pretty decent. Daisy Edgar-Jones was the perfect casting choice for Kya. The flaws are blatant but forgivable because they capture the marsh so well. It’s a highly faithful adaptation, but most events/dialogue don’t have the same effect on the screen as on the page. It’s adequate, but it works much better as a book.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Dawn

Really enjoyed this movie! However, I did read the book and I felt like there were some moments that I thought, "wait a minute, that's not right!" Nevertheless, I enjoyed it! :-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/22

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Brooke M

Absolutely loved. My fav movie of the year, so far. Critics are looking for the artsy-est, weirdest movies to garner a good score, but the audience mostly just wants a good, solid, story. This is the kind of movie that will actually keep theatres open. Nobody wants to sit through Tree of Life lol but I am so tired of super hero movies as well. This was a refreshing departure from either extreme.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/22

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Anthony T

this was a sleeper for me. I went into it not expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. the storyline, acting and pacing were on point.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/22

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Hope

i loved it so much! the plot twist was epic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/22

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Olivia Newman

Director

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Kya

Taylor John Smith

Tate Walker

Harris Dickinson

Chase Andrews

Garret Dillahunt

Pa

Michael Hyatt

Mabel

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Where the Crawdads Sing: Official Clip - Chase Attacks Kya

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Scott Tobias

The Reveal (Substack)

The PG-13-ness of Where the Crawdads Sing buffs every rough edge off this story—the abuse, the abandonment, the betrayal, the sex, and even the alleged murder. It would be better off as trash.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2022

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Jenny Nulf

Austin Chronicle

Edgar-Jones’ easygoing allure isn’t enough to bind Where the Crawdads Sing together, though, leaving the film a generic, dull outing.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 27, 2022

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Tom Shone

Times (UK)

This film is like the Instagram-influencer version of [Beasts of a Southern Wild] — a Goop post about its beautifying effects.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Prabhjot Bains

Tilt Magazine

it unfortunately runs the original story through the Hollywood machine, rendering it a surface-level and boilerplate experience that dilutes the emotional profundity of its source material. All the while being a borderline unbearable snooze fest.

Nov 2, 2023

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Ilan Preskovsky

Channel24 (South Africa)

No doubt Alibar and Newman are just keeping as close as possible to the book. It is very much to their credit that they have committed so totally to giving the fans what they want without resorting to cheap fan service.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Taylor Gates

That Hashtag Show

Where the Crawdads Sing makes for a decent if generic coming-of-age story and a bland murder mystery.

Rated: 6/10

Aug 10, 2023

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Synopsis

From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.

Director: Olivia Newman
Executive Producer: Betsy Danbury, Rhonda Fehr, Jon Wu
Screenwriter: Lucy Alibar
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: 3000 Pictures, Hello Sunshine
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|A Sexual Assault|Some Violence)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 13, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $90.0M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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