Drought (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Drought is a comedy and drama film directed by Megan Petersen, running about 84 minutes. “There's no such thing as normal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1993 and North Carolina is experiencing a historic drought. Autistic teen Carl, fascinated by weather, predicts that a storm will soon hit nearby. His sister Sam crafts a plan to help him chase the storm, stealing their mother's ice-cream truck to embark on a road trip about family, forgiveness, and following your dreams.
Who’s in it. Drought stars Owen Scheid as Carl, Hannah Black as Sam, Megan Petersen as Lillian and Drew Scheid as Lewis, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drought page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drought tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drought (2021)?
- In US, Drought is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Drought?
- Drought stars Owen Scheid, Hannah Black, Megan Petersen, Drew Scheid and Jane McNeill.
- When was Drought released?
- Drought was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.