The Starling Girl
Seen it?2023 | 116 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved American Beauty or Thirteen, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
17-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her place within her Christian fundamentalist community. But everything changes when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns to their church.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 122K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurel Parmet
- Eliza ScanlenJem Starling
- Lewis PullmanOwen Taylor
- Wrenn SchmidtHeidi Starling
- Jimmi SimpsonPaul Starling
- Claire Elizabeth GreenRebecca Starling
- Austin AbramsBen Taylor
- Chris DinnerNoah Starling
- Paige Leigh LandersKelsey
- Kieran SitawiJeremy Starling
- Jessamine BurgumMisty Taylor