The Cry

The Cry

A mother's worst nightmare is just the beginning.

On BBC One, ABC TV

20181 season4 episodes57 min6.6 / 10

A tightly wound psychological drama that uses a missing child as the entry point into the disintegration of a marriage and the fractured psyches of two people under unbearable strain.

The disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia is the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple as they deal with an unthinkable tragedy under both the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors.

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Like The Cry

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cry

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cry, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Like The Cry, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.