The Cry of the Owl (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Cry of the Owl is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Jamie Thraves, starring Paddy Considine as Robert Forrester, Caroline Dhavernas and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $32,572 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Jamie Thraves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MACT Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cry of the Owl About?
The premise of The Cry of the Owl without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a failed marriage and fragile mental state force him out of New York, artist Robert Forrester moves to a quiet Pennsylvania town. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful neighbor, spying on her until she invites him for coffee. As her boyfriend vanishes, Robert becomes a murder suspect, feeling he's caught in a larger plot.
The Cry of the Owl Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- city
- woman
- young
- man
- remake
- based on the novel of the same name
- psychological drama
- friendship
- conspiracy thriller
- girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend
- neo noir
- cubicle worker
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- voyeurism
- sleeping with eyes open
- divorce settlement negotiation
- airplane designer
- widower
- jealous ex boyfriend
- reference to nervous breakdown
- anti depressant
- missing man
- good samaritan murdered
- blueberry pancake
- flawed protagonist
- bypassed for a job promotion
- self storage unit
- ambush
- reference to philadelphia
- suspended from job
- frame up
- manipulative ex wife
- police detectives
- decomposed body
- new york state
- last meal
- favorite song
- suicide by slitting wrists
- crying man
- suicide note
- conspiracy
- three legged dog
- landlord
- attempted murder
- next door neighbor
- social outcast
- revolver
- police arrest
- sleepwalking
- love at first sight
- murder
The Cry of the Owl Cast & Characters
Paddy Considine leads the cast as Robert Forrester, with Caroline Dhavernas as Nickie Grace and Julia Stiles as Jenny Thierolf. Directed by Jamie Thraves; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jamie Thraves
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Paddy Considine as Robert Forrester -
Caroline Dhavernas as Nickie Grace -
Julia Stiles as Jenny Thierolf - Maria Ricosa as Mrs. Thierolf (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Cry of the Owl
· 21 more- James Gilbert Greg Wyncoop
- Nicholas Campbell Jed Wyncoop
- Krista Bridges Elaine
- Peter MacNeill Sam Rhodes
- Arnold Pinnock Detective Anderson
- Alex Karzis Robert's Lawyer
- Karl Pruner Mr. Jaffe
- Charlotte Sullivan Sally Nielson
- Chris Gillett Mr. Thierolf (uncredited)
- Bruce McFee Detective Lippenholtz
- R.D. Reid Mr. Kolbe
- Gord Rand Jack Nielson
- Dru Viergever Bill
- Sarah Podemski Nurse (uncredited)
- Jennifer Kydd Susie Escham
- Phillip MacKenzie Lavigne Client
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- James Byron Police Officer #2
- Marcia Laskowski Nickie's Lawyer
- Robbie Campbell Walt Nielson
- Brian Bisson Police Officer #1
- Jimmy Byron Police Officer #3
More from Jamie Thraves
More films directed by Jamie Thraves, best-rated first: The Low Down, Pickups, Treacle Jr. and I Just Want to Kiss You.
The Cry of the Owl Plot Summary
What happens in The Cry of the Owl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Robert Forrester is undergoing a challenging divorce from his estranged wife, Nickie. In a quest for solace, he begins to observe Jenny Thierolf, a woman living in the serene countryside, seeing her as a symbol of tranquility that starkly contrasts his turbulent life. One evening, to his surprise, Jenny catches him watching her. Rather than reacting with anger, she invites him into her home, where they engage in a heartfelt conversation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cry of the Owl, scene by scene
The Cry of the Owl Box Office
The Cry of the Owl grossed $32,572 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32.6K
- International
- $32.6K
The Cry of the Owl Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Cry of the Owl.
How Well Do You Know The Cry of the Owl?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Why does Robert Forrester begin watching Jenny Thierolf?
Cars in The Cry of the Owl
52 cars on screen, including the 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 1992 Ford F-Series.
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2006 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1992 Ford F-Series Important role -
2007 GMC Yukon XL Important role -
1994 Plymouth Sundance Important role
The Cry of the Owl Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “더 크라이 오브 더 오울” and “Der Schrei der Eule 2”.
- Also known as
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- 더 크라이 오브 더 오울
- Der Schrei der Eule 2
- Крик совы
- Il grido della civetta
- Țipătul bufniței
- The Watched
- The Watcher
- Der Schrei der Eule
- Le Cri du hibou
- 猫头鹰的哭泣
- Pláč sovy
- El grito de la lechuza
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- קריאת הינשוף
- Öinen huuto
- A bagoly kiáltása
- Baykuşun Ağlayışı
- Викът на кукумявката
- 크라이 오브 더 아울
- O Vôo da Coruja
- Крик сови
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The Cry of the Owl FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Cry of the Owl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Cry of the Owl released?
The Cry of the Owl was released on February 7, 2009.
Who directed The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl was directed by Jamie Thraves.
More films by Jamie Thraves Who is in the cast of The Cry of the Owl?
The Cry of the Owl stars Paddy Considine as Robert Forrester, Caroline Dhavernas as Nickie Grace and Julia Stiles as Jenny Thierolf, among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Cry of the Owl make at the box office?
The Cry of the Owl grossed $32,572 worldwide.
Does The Cry of the Owl have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cry of the Owl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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