The Starling

 is an American drama film directed by Theodore Melfi from a screenplay by Matt Harris.

On April 20, 2020, it was announced that Netflix won an auction and acquired world rights to The Starling. Sources said the deal is in the $20 million range.

The film had its world premiere at 2021 Toronto Film Festival ahead of a September 17, 2021 theatrical release. It then hit Netflix on September 24, 2021.

Summary
"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."

- Official Netflix synopsis

McCarthy and O’Dowd play a married couple trying to rebuild their relationship after suffering a tragedy. While her husband heads off to deal with his grief in recovery, Lily Maynard tries to heal in the real world, one that becomes surreal when she grows a beautiful garden in their backyard, only to find herself repeatedly attacked by a starling that has built a nearby nest. She turns to a psychiatrist-turned-veterinarian with baggage all his own (Kline) who tries to help Lily with her bird problem and ends up making a larger impact on her life.

Cast and Characters

 * Melissa McCarthy as Lilly Maynard
 * Chris O'Dowd as Jack Maynard
 * Kevin Kline as Larry
 * Timothy Olyphant as Travis Delp
 * Daveed Diggs as Ben
 * Skyler Gisondo as Dickie
 * Laura Harrier as Sherri
 * Rosalind Chao as Fawn
 * Kimberly Quinn as Regina
 * Loretta Devine as Velma
 * Ravi Kapoor as Dr. Manmohan