The Dry
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Eric Bana
- Genevieve O'Reilly
- Keir O'Donnell
- John Polson
- Sam Corlett
- Bruce Spence
- James Frecheville
- Matt Nable
- BeBe Bettencourt
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
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- Jan 7, 2021
all australians know is pokies, drought, be scared of threat of bushfire and lie
LawrenceDec 16, 2020Pokies being used as a plot device is what Australian cinema is all about!
ZanderJan 4, 2021My man grant said a dead woman was “masturbatory”
Daniel Kulic - Jan 9, 2021
A tragic story made even more tragic by the fact that the protagonist seemingly lives in the Docklands. My condolences Aaron.
Ruby FreaklandJan 3, 2021my mum: we have to support australian cinema
rosieJan 23, 2021“When you’ve been lying about something for so long, it becomes second nature” The Dry is a surprisingly good mystery thriller, especially by Australia’s film standards. Even though it leans into many of the expected flaws of an Aussie movie; slightly stilted performances…
braden - Jan 10, 2021
As someone who has worked at a cinema for over 4 years, and is also a film student, it’s often depressed me seeing the lack of attention for Australian films. Majority of them rarely seeing admissions over 20 people, or longer than a couple of weeks being shown at the…
Max KearsleyMay 22, 2021A dusty, volatile little town in the middle of nowhere, this slice of Australia is going to burst into flames at any minute. That’s just a fact of life in this fictional place. The whole area around Kiewarra has been parched in a drought for at least the last 10 years, and…
davidehrlichJan 4, 2021sharp objects without teeth. or anything resembling subtext, really. love that small towns exist solely for city slickers to romance old friends and solve murders shaved off nearly a whole star for the way this wraps up, with an absolutely inane motive tied to the most…
mimi
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- NathanDirector lovedThe Dry
The Dry (2020) - 7.8/10 The Dry is a gripping mystery drama thriller that follows Federal Agent Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) as he returns to his hometown in Australia to investigate a tragic family murder. The film masterfully weaves together a complex narrative, exploring themes of trauma, family…
shadowmist142 likedThe DryThis was good but I like the book better. I thought it explained the who done it part better. But who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? I also LOVED the Australian accents haha
Lee likedThe DryIts got a small town Aussie True Detective vibe, with a solid subdued performance from underrated Eric Bana. The ending does get rushed, despite the slowburn tension.
- Mitch likedThe Dry
6/10 Personally I found it very slow, especially the first half and the story wasn’t very clear, or maybe I missed some key points.
Stekroy likedThe DryI like it… I had not idea for the ending.. but I need more for the end. Also Eric bana is a hella good actor
James lovedThe DryBrilliant fantastic film. Great acting and an amazing gripping story. Well worth a watch.
- Gerben Joustra likedThe Dry
Great Australian mystery with unexpected twists
Eme C likedThe DryGood crime movie
Running Waters lovedThe DryBrilliant
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Metacritic
Jun 4, 2021
The Dry reveals itself as an engaging thriller in the vein of fellow Australian production Top of the Lake with duplicitous figures sharing a contentious enough history to confuse facts with emotions thanks to having a familiar face heading up the investigation.
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
May 26, 2021
We’ve seen it all before: the obsessive cop with emotional baggage, the small-town folk being interrogated, the lovey-dovey subplot, the tonal dreariness. The filmmaker isn’t aiming to avoid tropes, and what the film does, it does splendidly, though an injection of humor would have certainly been welcome.
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
May 18, 2021
The particulars of the central mystery are mundane, to the point where the film itself doesn’t spend too much time digging into them.
Chris Barsanti
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dry (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Dry (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's The Dry (2021) 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 the cast of The Dry (2021)?
- Eric Bana as Aaron Falk
- Genevieve O'Reilly as Gretchen
- Keir O'Donnell as Greg Raco
- John Polson as Scott Whitlam
- Sam Corlett as Young Luke
- Bruce Spence as Gerry Hadler
- James Frecheville as Sullivan
- Matt Nable as Grant Dow
- BeBe Bettencourt as Ellie Deacon
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Erik Falk
Who's the director behind The Dry (2021)?
Robert Connolly directed The Dry (2021).
Who produced The Dry (2021)?
Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson produced The Dry (2021).
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