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The Starling Girl

2023Movie1 h 56 minR

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

17-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her place within her Christian fundamentalist community. But everything changes when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns to their church.

Feels like

  • Christian Fundamentalism
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Small Town America
  • Religious Community
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Character-Driven
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Intimate Storytelling

Cast

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Directed by
Laurel Parmet
Written by
Laurel Parmet

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Facts

May 12, 2023 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
May 12, 2023
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
52 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Starling Girl?"

Questions about The Starling Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Starling Girl?

In the United States, The Starling Girl streams on Netflix, Prime, and JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Starling Girl worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78).

Is The Starling Girl good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Starling Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.