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6.7
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Critic Monica Castillo
rated 8

“The Starling Girl” is so effective because it feels so specific to the character Parmet creates but remains accessible to people who haven’t shared her experience. The film is rich in detail...

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Cast & Crew

Laurel Parmet
Director
Jimmi Simpson
As Paul Starling
Kyle Secor
As Pastor Taylor
Lewis Pullman
As Owen Taylor
Austin Abrams
As Ben Taylor
Wrenn Schmidt
As Heidi Starling
Eliza Scanlen
As Jem Starling
Jessamine Burgum
As Misty Taylor

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The Starling Girl is a movie that tells the story of Jem Starling, a 17-year-old girl who struggles to find her place within her Christian fundamentalist community. She finds solace in dance, but her passion is met with disapproval from her family and community. When she meets Owen, a charismatic pastor who returns to their church, she develops a crush on him and they begin a secret relationship. As their relationship deepens, Jem's family situation becomes strained, and she finds herself torn between her love for Owen and her loyalty to her family. The movie explores themes of religion, identity, and rebellion as Jem navigates her way through a complicated web of relationships and desires.

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You can stream The Starling Girl on: Paramount+⎥Showtime Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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The Starling Girl was released for streaming on July 11, 2023.