The Starling
“Hope starts small”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Starling | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-24
Top Cast
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Melissa McCarthy
Lilly Maynard
Chris O'Dowd
Jack Maynard
Kevin Kline
Dr. Larry Fine
Timothy Olyphant
Travis Delp
Daveed Diggs
Ben
Skyler Gisondo
Dickey
Laura Harrier
Sherri
Kimberly Quinn
Regina
Loretta Devine
Velma
Jesse Garcia
Hector
Edi Patterson
Margie
Emily Tremaine
Alice
Rosalind Chao
Fawn
Ravi Kapoor
Dr. Manmohan
Don McManus
Big Daddy
Owen Atlas
Howie
Scott MacArthur
Ralph the Trucker
Veronica Falcón
Psych Tech Rosaria Alvarez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Melfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Harris
- Original Score
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Original Title
- The Starling
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Entertainment One, Boies/Schiller Film Group, Limelight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Melfi
Matt Harris
Benjamin Wallfisch
Matthew Friedman, Peter Teschner
Zev Foreman, Tyler Zacharia, Gabby Revilla Lugo, Dylan Sellers, Kimberly Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Hecox
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matthew Friedman
Editor
Luci Romberg
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Lathrom
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joshua LaCross
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benjamin Wallfisch
Original Music Composer
Matt Harris
Screenplay
Theodore Melfi
Director
Dylan Sellers
Producer
Kimberly Quinn
Producer
Theodore Melfi
Producer
Stephanie Hamilton
Production Design
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Peter Teschner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Starling about?
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.
Who directed The Starling?
The Starling was directed by Theodore Melfi.
Who stars in The Starling?
The principal cast of The Starling includes Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs.
When was The Starling released and how long is it?
The Starling was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Starling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Starling was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Starling?
The Starling holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).