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2009•101 min•Drama, Mystery, Thriller

The Cry of the Owl

Is The Cry of the Owl a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Cry of the Owl worth watching? With a rating of 5.7/10, this Drama, Mystery, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Paddy Considine
Paddy ConsidineRobert Forrester
Julia Stiles
Julia StilesJenny Thierolf
Karl Pruner
Karl PrunerMr. Jaffe
Phillip MacKenzie
Phillip MacKenzieLavigne Client
Gord Rand
Gord RandJack Nielson
James Gilbert
James GilbertGreg Wyncoop
R.D. Reid
R.D. ReidMr. Kolbe
Caroline Dhavernas
Caroline DhavernasNickie Grace
Alex Karzis
Alex KarzisRobert's Lawyer
Marcia Laskowski
Marcia LaskowskiNickie's Lawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cry of the Owl worth watching?

The Cry of the Owl has received mixed reviews with a 5.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Mystery, Thriller movies.

Is The Cry of the Owl hit or flop?

The Cry of the Owl has received average ratings (5.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Cry of the Owl?

The Cry of the Owl is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie that Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fasc...

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