Series

The Cry

“A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.”

★ 6.6(56)201857m1 season

The Cry is streaming on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Acorn TV Apple TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2018-09-30
Runtime: 57m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: BBC One, ABC TV
Status: Ended
Country: Australia
Studio: Synchronicity Films

The Cry — trailer

About The Cry

The Cry is a 2018 web series in the Drama and Mystery genres, starring Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie and Asher Keddie. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One and ABC TV. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 56 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cry in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 2018

Cast

Jenna Coleman

Joanna

Ewen Leslie

Alistair

Asher Keddie

Alexandra

Markella Kavenagh

Chloe

Stella Gonet

Elizabeth

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Kirsty

Shareena Clanton

Detective Lorna Jones

Alex Dimitriades

Detective Peter Alexiades

Shauna Macdonald

Dr. Wallace

David Elliot

Henry McCallum

Kate Dickie

Morven Davis

Moyo Akandé

Defense Lawyer

Themes & keywords

scotlandhusband wife relationshipwifeaustraliateenage daughtermissing childex-husband ex-wife relationshipneglectful mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cry in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Cry on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Acorn TV Apple TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Cry on Netflix?+

The Cry is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Acorn TV Apple TV.

How many seasons of The Cry are there?+

The Cry has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Cry?+

The Cry stars Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Markella Kavenagh and Stella Gonet.

When did The Cry come out?+

The Cry is a 2018 web series.

What genre is The Cry?+

The Cry is Drama and Mystery series.