The Quarry (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, The Quarry is a drama film directed by Marion Hänsel, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. This thriller investigates the mysterious assassination of a gay pastor in rural South Africa. Without witnesses or explanations, the crime appears to the police and others as a jigsaw puzzle without enough pieces. The police then suspect and arrest people based on the usual prejudices, black and coloured people who plant marijuana in this case. Meanwhile, the true assassin not only goes his way unpunished from the very beginning, but becomes one of the rural town's most respected citizens. The sheriff at one point does begin having certain suspicions, and from there on the bulk of the plot is played out. The location is a very arid part of South Africa, so with so much desert rock, there are bound to be quarries. Some may reveal important secrets.
Who’s in it. The Quarry stars John Lynch as The Man, Jonny Phillips, Serge-Henri Valcke and Oscar Petersen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Quarry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quarry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quarry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quarry (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quarry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Quarry worth watching?
- The Quarry holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quarry?
- The Quarry stars John Lynch, Jonny Phillips, Serge-Henri Valcke, Oscar Petersen and Sylvia Esau.
- When was The Quarry released?
- The Quarry was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.