IMDb 4.3 2020 HD

The Flood

The Flood

2020
Drama History Thriller
117 min NR Australia
4.4 / 10
4.3 IMDB

When Jarah loses her husband, her child, her land and her innocence she embarks on a brutal journey of of retribution and revenge that transforms into redemption and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Victoria Wharfe McIntyre
Starring
Alexis Lane / Shaka Cook / Dean Kyrwood / Dalara Williams / Karen Garnsey / Peter McAllum / Simone Landers / Aaron Jeffery

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense tragic powerful emotional dark cathartic raw transformative compelling stark resilient

Reviews

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Imogen Hayes
Apr 4, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly powerful and affecting cinematic experience, 'The Flood' stands out for its unflinching portrayal of a woman’s resilience. Alexis Lane delivers a tour de force as Jarah, a character whose journey from unimaginable loss to a relentless…

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Silas Croft
Apr 4, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The Flood' grapples with heavy themes of loss and revenge, centred on Alexis Lane’s central performance as Jarah. The film’s ambition to chart a path from utter devastation to eventual reconciliation is evident, but the execution feels uneven.…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This Australian drama, 'The Flood', is a visceral exploration of a woman's undoing and eventual rebuilding. Alexis Lane’s portrayal of Jarah is nothing short of captivating, a masterclass in conveying deep sorrow and simmering rage. The film’s pacing…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Flood' presents a stark vision of loss and its devastating consequences. Alexis Lane embodies Jarah with a fierce intensity, capturing the seismic shift from grief to vengeance. The film’s commitment to its brutal premise is undeniable, creating…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'The Flood', Alexis Lane delivers a performance of raw, unflinching power as Jarah, a woman stripped of everything she holds dear. The film charts her descent into a brutal quest for retribution, a journey that is as…

FAQs

The performances in 'The Flood' are crucial to conveying the film's emotional weight. Alexis Lane, as the central figure Jarah, navigates a complex arc from devastation to vengeance and eventual redemption. The supporting cast, including Shaka Cook, Dean Kyrwood, Dalara Williams, and Karen Garnsey, contribute significantly to the authenticity of Jarah's brutal journey. Their collective efforts are essential in bringing the raw intensity and transformative power of the narrative to life, making the character's emotional evolution palpable.