The Cry of the Owl(2009)
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The Cry of the Owl 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.
The Cry of the Owl (2009) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Jamie Thraves, released on February 7, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles, Karl Pruner and Phillip MacKenzie. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamie Thraves
- Writers:
- Patricia Highsmith, Jamie Thraves, Ronald Kruschak
- Producers:
- Malte Grunert, Sytze van der Laan, Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
- Cinematographer:
- Luc Montpellier
- Composer:
- Jeff Danna
- Production:
- MACT Productions, Myriad Pictures, Sienna Films, BBC Film, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion
- Budget:
- $11,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Cry of the Owl (2009) Trailer
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The Cry of the Owl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paddy Considine
as Robert Forrester
Julia Stiles
as Jenny Thierolf
Karl Pruner
as Mr. Jaffe
Phillip MacKenzie
as Lavigne Client
Gord Rand
as Jack Nielson
James Gilbert
as Greg Wyncoop
R.D. Reid
as Mr. Kolbe
Caroline Dhavernas
as Nickie Grace
Alex Karzis
as Robert's Lawyer
Marcia Laskowski
as Nickie's Lawyer
Krista Bridges
as Elaine
Charlotte Sullivan
as Sally Nielson
Key crew
Directed by Jamie Thraves, written by Patricia Highsmith, Jamie Thraves and Ronald Kruschak, produced by Malte Grunert, Sytze van der Laan and Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre.
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The Cry of the Owl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 108 ratings.
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The Cry of the Owl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cry of the Owl online?
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The Cry of the Owl (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cry of the Owl?
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The main cast of The Cry of the Owl (2009) includes Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles, Karl Pruner, Phillip MacKenzie and Gord Rand. The film was directed by Jamie Thraves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cry of the Owl released?
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The Cry of the Owl was released on February 7, 2009 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Cry of the Owl worth watching?
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The Cry of the Owl (2009) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cry of the Owl?
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