Is The Cry of the Owl scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Cry of the Owl for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Cry of the Owl in the US?

The Cry of the Owl streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Cry of the Owl?

The Cry of the Owl runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Is The Cry of the Owl suitable for kids?

The Cry of the Owl is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20091h 41mDrama / Mystery / Thriller

The Cry of the Owl

Name: The Cry of the Owl
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2009-02-07
Duration: 101 min

What would you do if someone was watching you?

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.

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The Cry of the Owl at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 110 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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Questions about The Cry of the Owl

Is The Cry of the Owl scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Cry of the Owl for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Cry of the Owl in the US?: The Cry of the Owl streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Cry of the Owl?: The Cry of the Owl runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is The Cry of the Owl suitable for kids?: The Cry of the Owl is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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