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The Starling

The Starling

Hope starts small

20216.91h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Theodore Melfi
Written by Matt Harris
Produced by Dylan Sellers, Kimberly Quinn, Theodore Melfi
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Top Cast

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

Dickey

Laura Harrier

Laura Harrier

Sherri

Kimberly Quinn

Kimberly Quinn

Regina

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Velma

Jesse García

Jesse García

Hector

Themes & Keywords

friendshipmarriagelossgriefbirdstarling

About The Starling

The Starling is a drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of friendship, marriage, loss, grief, bird, starling. Directed by Theodore Melfi, it stars Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline. 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.

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