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The Starling

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
16K
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Melissa McCarthy in The Starling (2021)
After Lilly (Melissa McCarthy) suffers a loss, a battle with a territorial bird (the Starling) over dominion of her garden provides an unlikely avenue for her grief and the courage to heal her relationships and rediscover her capacity for love.
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After Lilly suffers a loss, a combative Starling takes nest beside her quiet home. The feisty bird taunts and attacks the grief-stricken Lilly. On her journey to expel the Starling, she redi... Read allAfter Lilly suffers a loss, a combative Starling takes nest beside her quiet home. The feisty bird taunts and attacks the grief-stricken Lilly. On her journey to expel the Starling, she rediscovers her will to live and capacity for love.After Lilly suffers a loss, a combative Starling takes nest beside her quiet home. The feisty bird taunts and attacks the grief-stricken Lilly. On her journey to expel the Starling, she rediscovers her will to live and capacity for love.

  • Director
    • Theodore Melfi
  • Writer
    • Matt Harris
  • Stars
    • Melissa McCarthy
    • Chris O'Dowd
    • Kevin Kline
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Theodore Melfi
    • Writer
      • Matt Harris
    • Stars
      • Melissa McCarthy
      • Chris O'Dowd
      • Kevin Kline
    • 268User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    The Starling: Good Old Self
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    The Starling: Step Three

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    Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy
    • Lilly Maynard
    Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd
    • Jack Maynard
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Dr. Larry Fine
    Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant
    • Travis Delp
    Daveed Diggs
    Daveed Diggs
    • Ben
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • Dickie
    Laura Harrier
    Laura Harrier
    • Sherri
    Rosalind Chao
    Rosalind Chao
    • Fawn
    Kimberly Quinn
    Kimberly Quinn
    • Regina
    • (as Kim Quinn)
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Velma
    Jesse Garcia
    Jesse Garcia
    • Hector
    Edi Patterson
    Edi Patterson
    • Margie
    Emily Tremaine
    Emily Tremaine
    • Alice
    D.A. Obahor
    D.A. Obahor
    • Hank
    Ravi Kapoor
    Ravi Kapoor
    • Dr. Manmohan
    Owen Atlas
    Owen Atlas
    • Howie
    Gustavo Gomez
    Gustavo Gomez
    • Brawny Dude - Sam
    Carla Gallo
    Carla Gallo
    • Doctor Wilson
    • (as Carla Paolina Gallo)
    • Director
      • Theodore Melfi
    • Writer
      • Matt Harris
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews268

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    8vanessapostle

    Absolutely loved it

    Very relatable film for anyone who has lost a baby. It was gorgeous. Loved every minute of it. It makes me terribly sad to read all the bad reviews. I'm certain you don't have to have had lived experience to love this film, UT for those of us who have, it was so wonderful to see the aftermath of the event played out in such real world terms. Grief is sad, grief is funny. This is life. I absolutely loved it.
    7Zhivagommii

    Original

    My husband and I watched this movie tonight. It was very charming and fresh. It moved along swiftly. So sensitive with a touch of very dry humor. The performances by everyone were excellent.

    A good example of a movie made by a good script.

    I have no idea why movie critics trashed this. Movie critics are no longer relevant in my esteem. I think they are desperate to be relevant.
    8studioginger

    You can't judge the book by the cover

    A very different movie for what you can expect from the cast, but it does not mean that it is s a bad movie, the comedy drama movies are the most difficult to play right, but if you really want to see this movie properly, you will realise that it is very deep and full emotions.... And also once in a while.. Funny too... Because every rose comes with a few spikes and fragrances....... Just enjoy the characters and stop moaning about what you expected... That is pointless.
    7T2TLED

    Find your light

    Not horrible. Quite inspirational in finding your light. Great soundtrack. Very sweet movie.
    Gordon-11

    Feeling their pain and grief

    "The Starling" is not a comedy, but a film for viewers to feel that characters' pain and grief. It is a nice surprise to see how the comedians could portray these deep feelings effectively.

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    • Trivia
      In 2005, the screenplay was featured on the first Black List, a list of the most-liked unproduced screenplays.
    • Quotes

      Lilly Maynard: Somethings are just out of our control , The sooner you figure out what they are , the faster you can let them go .

    • Connections
      Featured in Morning Express with Robin Meade: 09-24-2021 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Isabelle Fly
      Music and Lyrics by Jeremiah Fraites & Wesley Schultz

      Performed by The Lumineers

      By arrangement with Dualtone Music Group, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El estornino
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Boies Schiller Entertainment
      • Culmination Productions
      • Entertainment One
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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