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The Starling streaming

2021 Movie United States, Canada Drama, Comedy 103 min Ages 12+
By: Theodore Melfi With: Skyler Gisondo, Timothy Olyphant, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Laura Harrier

A married couple suffers a hardship, leading Jack to head off to deal with his grief while Lilly remains in the "real" world, dealing with her own guilt. As if Lilly's troubles weren't bad enough, a starling that has nested in her backyard begins to harass and attack her and she becomes comically obsessed with killing it. Lilly eventually finds guidance from Larry, a quirky psychologist-turned-veterinarian with a troubled past of his own. The two form a unique and unlikely friendship as they each help the other to explore, acknowledge and confront their problems.

Filmium rating
64%

Mood

Emotional
Hopeful
Melancholic
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Theodore Melfi
Matt Harris
Daveed Diggs
Laura Harrier
Timothy Olyphant
Kevin Kline
Chris O'Dowd
Skyler Gisondo
Melissa McCarthy

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cgi
Character Interactions
Close-Up Shots
Naturalistic Lighting
Steady Cam
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Balanced
Emotional
Moderate Pace
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Subtle Score

Style

Cinematic
Comedy-Drama
Fantasy
Quirky
Realistic
Slow-Paced

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Bird Harassment
Grief
Grief Processing
Mental Health
Relationship Reconciliation
Relationship Struggles

Characters

Bereaved Mother
Mentally Ill Husband
Quirky Psychiatrist

Ending

Hopeful
Nature Symbolism
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Bird Rescue
Loss Of Child
Reconciliation
Therapy Bond

Plot

Bird Symbolism
Grief
Healing
Loss Of Child
Mental Health
Relationship

Setting

Home
Mental Health Facility
Suburban
Suburban Backyard
Urban Hospital

Shooting Location

New York City

Theme

Grief
Grief And Healing
Healing
Loss Of Innocence
Mental Health Awareness
Personal Growth

Genre

Comedy
Drama
Fantasy

Audiences

Adults
Drama Lovers
Drama Viewers
Mature Audiences

Titles

Der Vogel
Lilly et l'Oiseau
The Starling

Critical Reception

Heavy Melodrama
Poor Reviews

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Popularity

Limited Release
Streaming

Ratings

Low Ratings

Reception

Critical Consensus
Critically Mixed
Low Ratings
Unfavorable Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2021
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