Where the Crawdads Sing_
"Secrets are buried just beneath the surface."
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Director
Olivia Newman
Starring
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson
Box Office
$144.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Where the Crawdads Sing earned $144.4M worldwide on a $24.0M budget — a 501% return on investment.
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Year context
Where the Crawdads Sing was released 4 years ago in 2022.
CAST (20)
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Kya Clark
Taylor John Smith
Tate Walker
Harris Dickinson
Chase Andrews
David Strathairn
Tom Milton
Michael Hyatt
Mabel
Sterling Macer Jr.
Jumpin'
Logan Macrae
Jodie Clark
Bill Kelly
Sheriff Jackson
Ahna O'Reilly
Ma
Garret Dillahunt
Pa
Jojo Regina
Little Kya
Luke David Blumm
Little Tate
BC
Blue Clarke
Little Chase
WB
Will Bundon
Little Jodie
Jayson Warner Smith
Deputy Perdue
Dane Rhodes
Judge Sims
Eric Ladin
Eric Chastain
Robert Larriviere
Dr. Foster
Ron Flagge
Jacob
Joe Chrest
Dr. Cone
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$24.0M
Budget
$144.4M
Revenue
+501%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (2,194 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$24,000,000
Box Office
$144,353,965
Profit
+$120,353,965
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Where the Crawdads Sing about?
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
How long is Where the Crawdads Sing?
Where the Crawdads Sing has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who directed Where the Crawdads Sing?
Where the Crawdads Sing was directed by Olivia Newman.
Who stars in Where the Crawdads Sing?
The cast of Where the Crawdads Sing includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, David Strathairn, Michael Hyatt.
How much did Where the Crawdads Sing make at the box office?
Where the Crawdads Sing earned $144,353,965 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $24,000,000.
What is the rating of Where the Crawdads Sing?
Where the Crawdads Sing has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 2,194 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Mystery
Romance
KEYWORDS (22)
based on novel or book
artist
bullying
alcoholism
coming of age
survival
domestic abuse
first love
marsh
boyfriend girlfriend relationship
social outcast
jury trial
naturalist
murder mystery
murder trial
1960s
alcohol problems
courtroom drama
abusive boyfriend
abandoned child
southern culture
audacious
