Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Kernel Score: 87% · 2,221 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Released: 2022-07-14
Runtime: 126 minutes
Is Where the Crawdads Sing worth watching?
Worth watching. Where the Crawdads Sing is a lush Southern coming-of-age story that mixes a murder trial with a lonely girl's life in the marsh. It's pretty and absorbing, though the mystery and romance follow familiar tracks.
Watch it if you
- like atmospheric Southern settings
- enjoy romance mixed with a courtroom mystery
- want a pretty, easy drama
Skip it if you
- want a sharp, surprising mystery
- dislike slow, sentimental romance
Best for: Date night or cozy evening
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Where the Crawdads Sing
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Where the Crawdads Sing parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Where the Crawdads Sing is a PG-13 mystery-drama about an abandoned girl who becomes a murder suspect, involving abuse and alcoholism.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes domestic abuse and a murder trial/mystery as central plot elements.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a first-love romantic relationship, per keywords.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Alcoholism and alcohol problems are depicted per keywords, affecting a family member.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Where the Crawdads Sing
If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- A Place in the Sun (1951) — 82%: Romance tangled up with a murder charge
- One Day (2011) — 83%: Long-running love story across years, with real emotion
- Labor Day (2013) — 79%: Quiet romance with secrets and an isolated feel
- The Choice (2016) — 80%: Southern romance with a gentle, small-town mood
- The Lake House (2006) — 79%: Dreamy, time-twisting romance with a mystery feel
Director
Olivia Newman
Cast
- 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
Where the Crawdads Sing FAQ
Is Where the Crawdads Sing worth watching?
Worth watching. Where the Crawdads Sing is a lush Southern coming-of-age story that mixes a murder trial with a lonely girl's life in the marsh. It's pretty and absorbing, though the mystery and romance follow familiar tracks.
Where can I watch Where the Crawdads Sing?
In the US you can stream Where the Crawdads Sing on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Where the Crawdads Sing OK for kids?
Where the Crawdads Sing is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Where the Crawdads Sing is a PG-13 mystery-drama about an abandoned girl who becomes a murder suspect, involving abuse and alcoholism.
What movies are like Where the Crawdads Sing?
If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, try A Place in the Sun, One Day, Labor Day and The Choice.