The Starling
Seen it?2021 | 103 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 103K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Theodore Melfi
- Melissa McCarthyLilly Maynard
- Chris O'DowdJack Maynard
- Kevin KlineDr. Larry Fine
- Timothy OlyphantTravis Delp
- Daveed DiggsBen
- Skyler GisondoDickey
- Laura HarrierSherri
- Kimberly QuinnRegina
- Loretta DevineVelma
- Jesse GarciaHector