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The Nest

2020·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic816.3Rotten Tomatoes90%40%

Where to watch

NetflixPhiloAMC+The CWKanopy

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The Nest fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Family, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Having it all is never enough.

Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new business opportunities. After abandoning the sanctuary of their safe American suburban surroundings, the family is plunged into the despair of an archaic '80s Britain and their unaffordable new life in an English manor house threatens to destroy the family.
Psychological Family DramaMarital Decay1980s Period PieceAtmosphericClass & AmbitionBleak MoodCharacter StudySlow Burn TensionSocial Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Sean Durkin, Julia Chiavetta, Aric Dupere
Written by:
Sean Durkin
Produced by:
Jude Law, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Composed by:
Jason Charbonneau, Richard Reed Parry, Mark DeSimone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Nest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nest legally?

NetflixPhiloAMC+The CWKanopySundance NowMUBIIFC Films Unlimited

The Nest is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Nest worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nest rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Nest?

1 h 47 min

The Nest runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nest?

Critics86
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Nest higher (86) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Nest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Nest?

73ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+59

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Nest in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Nest use?

Bird-Poop GagBlood OathCall-BackDowner EndingDrowning My SorrowsHenpecked HusbandThe Jailbait WaitSchool PlaySmart People Play ChessTrail of Bread CrumbsTomboySuicide by Copand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Nest, including Bird-Poop Gag, Blood Oath, Call-Back.