6.6
Summary
17-year-old Jem Starling struggles with her place within her Christian fundamentalist community. But everything changes when her magnetic youth pastor Owen returns to their church.
Cast
Eliza Scanlen
Jem Starling
Lewis Pullman
Owen Taylor
Wrenn Schmidt
Heidi Starling
Jimmi Simpson
Paul Starling
Claire Elizabeth Green
Rebecca Starling
Austin Abrams
Ben Taylor
Chris Dinner
Noah Starling
Paige Leigh Landers
Kelsey
Kieran Sitawi
Jeremy Starling
Jessamine Burgum
Misty Taylor
Kyle Secor
Pastor Taylor
Andrew Riley Stephens
Mike Stone
K.J. Baker
Anne Abbott
Ellie May
Sarah Starling
Brianna Bronger
Nora
Abby Hobek
Rachel
Crew
Director, Screenplay
Laurel Parmet
Reviews
msbreviews
May 13, 2023
7
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"The Starling Girl addresses the impact of religion on young women's lives, particularly tackling how sexuality, love, freedom, and personal identity relate to fundamentalist pedagogy. A solid directorial debut by Laurel Parmet, deeply exploring a self-discovery arc by a compelling protagonist who represents countless women taught and forced to hide and fear much of what defines them as human beings with feelings, desires, and dreams. An empowering, insightful story elevated by an underappreciated cast, including a career-best performance from Eliza Scanlen."
Rating: B
