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The Cry

6.020021 seasonTV SeriesDramaCrime

Psychological thriller about a woman child-protection officer tramautized by her stillbirth who befriends a woman in hospital and then becomes convinced that the daughter is being abused.

DirectorDavid Drury
WriterPeter Ransley
ProducersSally Head·Keith Thompson

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 8, 2002
E2
Episode 2
Apr 8, 2002
E3
Episode 3
Apr 15, 2002
E4
Episode 4
Apr 15, 2002

Cast · Directed by David Drury

SLSarah Lancashire
Sarah Lancashire
Meg Bartlett
ECEmma Cunniffe
Emma Cunniffe
Christine Rearden
ACAnthony Calf
Anthony Calf
Simon Bartlett
JDJoe Duttine
Joe Duttine
Ian Rearden
JLJames Laurenson
James Laurenson
Richard Crossdyke
JBJasper Britton
Jasper Britton
Mark Billington
LB
Louise Bush
Sarah Oswell
CWCathy White
Cathy White
Nell Doyle
MCMichael Cochrane
Michael Cochrane
Nathaniel Weekly
AK
Anna Keaveney
Pauline Taylor
BW
Bev Willis
Dr. Oliver Erskine
EK
Emma Kay
Clare Young

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The Cry — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cry?

The Cry isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Cry on Netflix?

No, The Cry is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Cry on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Cry isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Cry for free?

The Cry isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Cry?

The Cry has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.

Are all episodes of The Cry out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Cry are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Cry?

No — The Cry ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.