The Dry
“Where the truth lies.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Dry - Official Trailer ft. Eric Bana | HD | IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-15
Top Cast
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Eric Bana
Aaron Falk
Genevieve O'Reilly
Gretchen Schoner
Keir O'Donnell
Greg Raco
John Polson
Scott Whitlam
Matt Nable
Grant Dow
Eddie Baroo
McMurdo
Martin Dingle Wall
Luke Hadler
Julia Blake
Barb Hadler
Bruce Spence
Gerry Hadler
BeBe Bettencourt
Ellie Deacon
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Erik Falk
Miranda Tapsell
Rita Raco
Renee Lim
Sandra Whitlam
James Frecheville
Sullivan
William Zappa
Mal Deacon
Nick Farnell
Sergeant O'Connell
Joe Klocek
Young Aaron
Sam Corlett
Young Luke
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Connolly, Harry Cripps
- Original Score
- Peter Raeburn
- Original Title
- The Dry
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- Made Up Stories, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Arenamedia, Pick Up Truck Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Connolly
Robert Connolly, Harry Cripps, Jane Harper
Peter Raeburn
Stefan Duscio
Alexandre de Franceschi, Nick Meyers
Bruna Papandrea, Robert Connolly, Eric Bana, Jodi Matterson, Steve Hutensky
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Raeburn
Original Music Composer
Stefan Duscio
Director of Photography
Alexandre de Franceschi
Editor
Nick Meyers
Editor
Ruby Mathers
Production Design
Cappi Ireland
Costume Design
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Connolly
Screenplay
Bruna Papandrea
Producer
Jodi Matterson
Producer
Steve Hutensky
Producer
Robert Connolly
Director
Harry Cripps
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dry
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What is The Dry 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 directed The Dry?
The Dry was directed by Robert Connolly.
Who stars in The Dry?
The principal cast of The Dry includes Eric Bana, Genevieve O'Reilly, Keir O'Donnell, John Polson, Matt Nable.
When was The Dry released and how long is it?
The Dry was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did The Dry make at the box office?
The Dry grossed $15.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dry was composed by Peter Raeburn.
Is The Dry based on a book or true story?
The Dry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Harper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dry?
The Dry holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).