---
title: "Where the Crawdads Sing"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-crawdads-sing-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 682507
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-crawdads-sing-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Where the Crawdads Sing is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Romance. Produced and broadcast by 3000 Pictures, Hello Sunshine, HarperCollins Publishers. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A solitary girl in the marsh becomes the prime suspect in a murder."

### Why Watch
- Evocative marsh setting
- Strong central performance
- Blend of mystery and romance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow
- Mystery elements can be predictable
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teen and adult audiences; PG-13 rating includes themes of abandonment and a murder investigation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: atmospheric, mystery, romance, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-crawdads-sing-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Olivia Newman
- **Networks / Studios**: 3000 Pictures, Hello Sunshine, HarperCollins Publishers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daisy Edgar-Jones** as *Kya Clark*
- **Taylor John Smith** as *Tate Walker*
- **Harris Dickinson** as *Chase Andrews*
- **David Strathairn** as *Tom Milton*
- **Michael Hyatt** as *Mabel*
- **Sterling Macer Jr.** as *Jumpin'*
- **Logan Macrae** as *Jodie Clark*
- **Bill Kelly** as *Sheriff Jackson*
- **Ahna O'Reilly** as *Ma*
- **Garret Dillahunt** as *Pa*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The story takes place in the marshes outside a small town where the protagonist lives alone.

### Q: Which genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, mystery, and romance.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and six minutes.

### Q: Is there a romantic storyline?
Yes, the film includes a romance element alongside its mystery plot.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Where the Crawdads Sing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/682507)
- [Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens | Kniha naAlza.cz](https://www.alza.cz/media/where-the-crawdads-sing-d7399072.htm)
- [Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens [EN] (2019, brožovaná) od…](https://www.zbozi.cz/vyrobek/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens-en-2019-brozovana/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*