---
title: "The Starling Girl"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-starling-girl-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1001500
imdb_id: "tt21156390"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 82
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Starling Girl (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-starling-girl-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Starling Girl is a 2023 drama film directed by Laurel Parmet, starring Eliza Scanlen, Lewis Pullman, Kyle Secor, and Claire Elizabeth Green. The film follows 17-year-old Jem Starling as she struggles with her place within her Christian fundamentalist community, a struggle that shifts when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns to their church.

Released in the US on May 12, 2023, the R-rated film has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. It offers a focused dramatic look at faith, community, and personal awakening.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A seventeen-year-old struggles within her Christian fundamentalist community until her magnetic youth pastor returns."

### Why Watch
- Features a compelling story about a young woman struggling with her place in her community.
- Showcases a dynamic involving a returning magnetic youth pastor.
- Provides a dramatic look at life within a Christian fundamentalist community.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a rated R classification and deals with heavy thematic elements of a fundamentalist community that may not suit all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes, suited for viewers interested in character-driven stories.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #christian-fundamentalism, #coming-of-age, #youth-pastor, #religious-community, #dramatic-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | MUBI | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Laurel Parmet
- **Networks / Studios**: 2AM, Pinky Promise, Sons of Rigor Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eliza Scanlen** as *Jem Starling*
- **Lewis Pullman** as *Owen Taylor*
- **Wrenn Schmidt** as *Heidi Starling*
- **Jimmi Simpson** as *Paul Starling*
- **Claire Elizabeth Green** as *Rebecca Starling*
- **Austin Abrams** as *Ben Taylor*
- **Chris Dinner** as *Noah Starling*
- **Paige Leigh Landers** as *Kelsey*
- **Kieran Sitawi** as *Jeremy Starling*
- **Jessamine Burgum** as *Misty Taylor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Starling Girl?
The film is listed among movies on platforms such as Netflix.

### Q: Is The Starling Girl worth watching?
It is a 2023 drama featuring performances by Eliza Scanlen and Lewis Pullman that explores complex community dynamics.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Starling Girl?
The film is a single feature-length movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The Starling Girl is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Starling Girl — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1001500)
- [The Starling Girl (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21156390/fullcredits/)
- [The Starling Girl (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1001500-the-starling-girl/cast)
- [The Starling Girl (2023)](https://www.filmaffinity.com/us/main.html)
- [50 Best Movies On Netflix You Haven’t Yet Seen - agoodmovietowatch](https://agoodmovietowatch.com/netflix/23-best-netflix/)

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