# The Starling (2021)

> A grieving woman battling a relentless backyard starling finds an unexpected path toward healing through friendship and facing the guilt that has fractured her marriage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/319789

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Theodore Melfi
- Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Laura Harrier, Kimberly Quinn
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164438/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, sentimental, witty, quiet evening, reflective viewing

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