The Dry (film)

The Dry
Australian release poster
Directed byRobert Connolly
Screenplay by
  • Harry Cripps
  • Robert Connolly
Based onThe Dry
by Jane Harper
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyStefan Duscio
Edited by
  • Nick Meyers
  • Alexandre de Franceschi
Music byPeter Raeburn
Production
companies
Distributed byRoadshow Films
Release dates
  • 11 December 2020 (2020-12-11) (Melbourne)
  • 1 January 2021 (2021-01-01) (Australia)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box officeUS$17.1 million[1][2]

The Dry is a 2020 Australian mystery drama thriller film directed by Robert Connolly, from a screenplay by Connolly and Harry Cripps,[3] and is based on the 2016 book of the same name by Jane Harper.[4] The film stars Eric Bana, Genevieve O'Reilly, Keir O'Donnell and John Polson.[5]

The film had its premiere in Melbourne on 11 December 2020, before Roadshow Films released the film in Australia on 1 January 2021, and received positive reviews from critics. IFC Films released the film in the United States on 21 May 2021.

A sequel based on Harper's 2017 follow-up book, Force of Nature, was later announced to be in production in 2022, titled Force of Nature: The Dry 2,[6] and was released on 8 February 2024.

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  2. ^ "The Dry (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  3. ^ "'The Dry' Summary & Ending, Explained - Keeps The Thrill Maintained | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  4. ^ "The Dry movie out now". JaneHarper.com.au. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  5. ^ "The Dry (2021) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia". Screen Australia. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  6. ^ Frater, Patrick (17 May 2022). "Eric Bana and Robert Connolly Reunite for 'Force of Nature,' Following Australian Hit Film 'The Dry'". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2023.