How long is The Starling?

The Starling is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Starling rated?

The Starling is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Starling?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Starling (2021) tonight

The Starling (2021) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 340 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 17, 2021
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 340 votes
Director: Theodore Melfi
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Starling?: The Starling is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Starling rated?: The Starling is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Starling a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Starling?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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