A woman adjusting to life after loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden—and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
In the heartwarming dramedy THE STARLING, after a married couple suffers a hardship, Jack heads off to deal with grief while Lilly remains in the “real” world, dealing with her own guilt and a crippling internal struggle to live with a dark secret. As if Lilly’s troubles weren’t bad enough, a starling bird that has nested in her backyard begins to harass and attack her. This starling comes to represent all of Lilly’s problems, 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 both help the other to explore, acknowledge and confront their problems.
Written by: Matt Harris Directed by: Theodore Melfi Produced by: Dylan Sellers, p.g.a., Chris Parker, Theodore Melfi, p.g.a., Kimberly Quinn Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, Kimberly Quinn
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Release date:In select theaters 9/17; On Netflix September 24, 2021 Rating:PG-13 Running time:1 hour, 43 minutes
