The Nest
Seen it?2020 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new business opportunities. After abandoning the sanctuary of their safe American suburban surroundings, the family is plunged into the despair of an archaic '80s Britain and their unaffordable new life in an English manor house threatens to destroy the family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
3 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Durkin
- Jude LawRory O'Hara
- Carrie CoonAllison O'Hara
- Charlie ShotwellBen O'Hara
- Oona RocheSam O'Hara
- Adeel AkhtarSteve
- Wendy CrewsonAllison's Mum
- Anne ReidRory's Mum
- Michael CulkinArthur Davis
- Tanya AllenMargy
- Tattiawna JonesCoach