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The Nest

2021·Movie
1h 40min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Don't let the bed bugs bite. They'll infest your mind.

As a mother becomes suspicious that her daughter may be infected by a parasitic creature, she is thrust into a nightmare as the people she trusts most push her into a chasm of drug addiction, self-destruction, and devastating sacrifice.
Psychological HorrorParasitic ThrillerAddiction NarrativeNightmare DescentDisturbing ImageryFamily TraumaBleak AtmosphereSocial Commentary

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nest legally?

The Nest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Philo, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 3.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nest rated?

Drug useDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: drug use, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is The Nest?

1 h 40 min

The Nest runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nest?

Critics70
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate The Nest higher (70) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Nest in?

English

It was made in English.

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 17 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 WaitMay–December RomanceSuicide by CopSmart People Play ChessLet the Past BurnTomboyand 2 more

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