Drought
“There's no such thing as normal.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Drought - Official Trailer (2020)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Owen Scheid
Carl
Hannah Black
Sam
Megan Petersen
Lillian
Drew Scheid
Lewis
Jane McNeill
Lorraine
Jerry Winsett
Mr. Lurchman
Justin Matthew Smith
Brandon
Kaitlin Baden
Donna Patacki
Lori Lail Marette
Mrs. Carter
Kelby Roberson
Andy
Fran Tabor
Mrs. Thigpen
Ron Fallica
Billy
Rocco Poveromo
Jimmy
Don Henderson Baker
Earl
Allie McCulloch
Janet
Sean Michael Weber
Nick
Kari Sunwall
Erica
Pasene Asuega
Female Boxer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannah Black, Megan Petersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannah Black
- Original Title
- Drought
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Duplass Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannah Black, Megan Petersen
Hannah Black, Megan Petersen
Brad Walker
Parrish Stikeleather
Mel Eslyn, Hannah Black, Megan Petersen, Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass
Department Leadership Roster
Parrish Stikeleather
Editor
Brad Walker
Director of Photography
Hannah Black
Director
Megan Petersen
Director
Hannah Black
Screenplay
Dallas Morgan
Producer
Tahlia Morgan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drought
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What is Drought 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 directed Drought?
Drought was directed by Hannah Black, Megan Petersen.
Who stars in Drought?
The principal cast of Drought includes Owen Scheid, Hannah Black, Megan Petersen, Drew Scheid, Jane McNeill.
When was Drought released and how long is it?
Drought was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drought?
Drought holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).