The Starling Girl
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| Directed by | Laurel Parmet |
| Written by | Laurel Parmet |
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| Cinematography | Brian Lannin |
| Edited by | Sam Levy |
| Music by | Lord Huron |
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| Distributed by | Bleecker Street (United States and Canada) Universal Pictures Focus Features (International) |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $161,290 |
The Starling Girl is a 2023 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Laurel Parmet in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Eliza Scanlen, Lewis Pullman, Jimmi Simpson, Wrenn Schmidt, and Austin Abrams. Set in a Christian fundamentalist community in Kentucky, it follows Jemima "Jem" Starling (Scanlen), a 17-year-old girl struggling with her religious beliefs as she romantically pursues married youth pastor Owen Taylor (Pullman).
The Starling Girl premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, and was theatrically released in the United States on May 12, 2023. The film received critical acclaim, with particular praise for the performances of the cast and Parmet's direction. At the 39th Independent Spirit Awards, Parmet received a nomination for Best First Screenplay.