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The Nest

2019·Movie
1h 49min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

There's no place like home

Samuel, a boy who lives with his mother Elena in Villa dei Laghi, an isolated manor surrounded by woods, feels trapped in the family routine, growing up seemingly protected, but unsatisfied and restless.
Psychological HorrorIsolated SettingFamily SecretsComing-of-Age NightmareItalian CinemaEerie AtmosphereSuspensefulUnsettlingBrooding

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Nest legally?

The Nest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Nest worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nest rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Nest?

1 h 49 min

The Nest runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nest?

Critics60
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Nest much the same way.

What language is The Nest in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Nest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Nest in 37 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 PlayMay–December RomanceTomboyLet the Past BurnTrail of Bread Crumbsand 2 more

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