The Starling
“Hope starts small”
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.
Where to watch The Starling in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Starling there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Starling streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Starling
The Starling is a 2021 English-language drama film directed by Theodore Melfi. The cast is led by Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Starling was produced by Entertainment One, Boies/Schiller Film Group, and Limelight and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on September 17, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Theodore Melfi
- Writers
- Matt Harris
- Release date
- September 17, 2021
- OTT release
- September 24, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Entertainment One, Boies/Schiller Film Group, Limelight
The Starling cast & crew
The Starling was directed by Theodore Melfi and written by Matt Harris.
The cast features Melissa McCarthy as Lilly Maynard, Chris O'Dowd as Jack Maynard, Kevin Kline as Dr. Larry Fine, Timothy Olyphant as Travis Delp, Daveed Diggs as Ben, and Skyler Gisondo as Dickey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch and it was produced by Tyler Zacharia and Zev Foreman.
Is The Starling worth watching?
The Starling holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 320 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Starling is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Starling
In United States, you can stream The Starling on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 24, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Starling
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 García
Hector
Edi Patterson
Margie
Emily Tremaine
Alice
The Starling — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Starling in United States?
The Starling is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Starling on Netflix?
Yes — The Starling is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Starling in?
The Starling is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Starling?
The Starling runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Starling rated?
The Starling is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 320 ratings.
▸When did The Starling release on OTT?
The Starling became available digitally on September 24, 2021.
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