The Drowning
“If evil exists, can it be transformed?”
Bette GordonCast
Julia Stiles 
Josh Charles 
John C. McGinley Avan Jogia 
Tracie Thoms Robert Clohessy
Credits
Written by: Pat Barker
Plot
A psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11 years old.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Drowning (2016) is a American drama directed by Bette Gordon. It stars Julia Stiles, Josh Charles and John C. McGinley. It runs 95 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 4.5 / 10 (3,440 votes)
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