Movie

The Cry of the Owl

“What would you do if someone was watching you?”

★ 5.7(106)20091h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Jamie Thraves
Release date: 2009-02-07
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Budget: $11,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: MACT Productions

The Cry of the Owl — trailer

About The Cry of the Owl

The Cry of the Owl is a 2009 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Jamie Thraves, starring Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles and Karl Pruner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cry of the Owl in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

Cast

Paddy Considine

Robert Forrester

Julia Stiles

Jenny Thierolf

Karl Pruner

Mr. Jaffe

Phillip MacKenzie

Lavigne Client

Gord Rand

Jack Nielson

James Gilbert

Greg Wyncoop

R.D. Reid

Mr. Kolbe

Caroline Dhavernas

Nickie Grace

Alex Karzis

Robert's Lawyer

Marcia Laskowski

Nickie's Lawyer

Krista Bridges

Elaine

Charlotte Sullivan

Sally Nielson

Themes & keywords

depressionnew york citybased on novel or bookpennsylvania, usaobsessionroutinedesignerbeautiful womanlonelinessneighborrural areadomestic lifedatingco-workers relationshiprelationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cry of the Owl in Australia?+

The Cry of the Owl is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cry of the Owl on Netflix?+

The Cry of the Owl is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Cry of the Owl?+

The Cry of the Owl has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Cry of the Owl?+

The Cry of the Owl stars Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles, Karl Pruner, Phillip MacKenzie and Gord Rand.

When did The Cry of the Owl come out?+

The Cry of the Owl is a 2009 movie directed by Jamie Thraves.

What genre is The Cry of the Owl?+

The Cry of the Owl is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Cry of the Owl?+

The Cry of the Owl was directed by Jamie Thraves.