---
title: "The Cry"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cry-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 82681
imdb_id: "tt5473364"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 4
runtime_minutes: 57
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Cry (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cry-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cry is a 2018 television drama and mystery series categorized under genres of drama and mystery. It follows the disappearance of a baby from a small coastal town in Australia, which serves as the catalyst for a journey into the disintegrating psychology of a young couple.

The series explores how the couple deals with an unthinkable tragedy both under the white light of public scrutiny and behind closed doors. It is characterized by a dramatic tone and a user score on The Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The disappearance of a baby in an Australian coastal town shatters a young couple's psychology."

### Why Watch
- Explores the disintegrating psychology of a young couple dealing with an unthinkable tragedy
- Examines the intense pressure of the white light of public scrutiny
- Delves into private struggles behind closed doors

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with the heavy and distressing subject matter of a missing baby
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and intense, pacing focuses on psychological depth, and it is rated TV-14.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #psychological-drama, #mystery, #australian-drama, #tragedy, #public-scrutiny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus, Sky Go | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jenna Coleman** as *Joanna*
- **Ewen Leslie** as *Alistair*
- **Asher Keddie** as *Alexandra*
- **Markella Kavenagh** as *Chloe*
- **Stella Gonet** as *Elizabeth*
- **Sophie Kennedy Clark** as *Kirsty*
- **Shareena Clanton** as *Detective Lorna Jones*
- **Alex Dimitriades** as *Detective Peter Alexiades*
- **Shauna Macdonald** as *Dr. Wallace*
- **David Elliot** as *Henry McCallum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Cry?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms listing current streaming options such as The Movie Database.

### Q: Is The Cry worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in intense psychological dramas that examine the aftermath of a tragedy.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Cry?
Specific episode counts and runtimes are not provided in the source material.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Cry?
Specific essential episodes are not detailed in the provided sources.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cry — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/82681)
- [The Cry (2018 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cry_(2018_TV_series))
- [The Cry (TV Mini Series 2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5473364/)
- [The Cry (TV Series 2018) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/82681-the-cry/cast)

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