The Dry (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, The Dry is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Connolly, running about 117 minutes. “Where the truth lies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.
Who’s in it. The Dry stars Eric Bana as Aaron Falk, Genevieve O'Reilly as Gretchen Schoner, Keir O'Donnell as Greg Raco and John Polson as Scott Whitlam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Dry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 The Dry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dry tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dry (2021)?
- In US, The Dry is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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.
- Is The Dry worth watching?
- The Dry holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dry?
- The Dry stars Eric Bana, Genevieve O'Reilly, Keir O'Donnell, John Polson and Matt Nable.
- When was The Dry released?
- The Dry was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.