

The Starling
2021-09-17 · 103 min · ★ 6.9
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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- Directors
- Theodore Melfi
- Production companies
- Entertainment One, Boies/Schiller Film Group, Limelight
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Melissa McCarthyLilly Maynard
Chris O'DowdJack Maynard
Kevin KlineDr. Larry Fine
Timothy OlyphantTravis Delp
Daveed DiggsBen
Skyler GisondoDickey
Laura HarrierSherri
Kimberly QuinnRegina
Loretta DevineVelma
Jesse GarciaHector
Edi PattersonMargie
Emily TremaineAlice
Rosalind ChaoFawn
Ravi KapoorDr. Manmohan
Don McManusBig Daddy
Owen AtlasHowie
Scott MacArthurRalph the Trucker
Veronica FalcónPsych Tech Rosaria AlvarezTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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