The Starling is a 2021 comedy-drama film directed by Theodore Melfi and starring Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, and Kevin Kline. It tells the story of a married couple, Lilly and Jack, who tragically lost their infant daughter. Lilly, struggling with her grief, takes up gardening as a way to cope but finds her efforts constantly thwarted by a starling that has nested in her backyard.
Meanwhile, Jack is struggling to cope with his grief in his own way. He is unable to return to work and spends his days in therapy trying to come to terms with what happened. As the starling continues to plague Lilly, she begins to develop a bond with a veterinarian named Larry, who tries to help her find a way to deal with her grief and move forward.
As the film progresses, we see how Lilly and Jack's relationship is strained by their individual struggles and how they must learn to rely on one another if they hope to rebuild their lives. Eventually, they come to a point of acceptance and find a way to move on from their tragedy. The movie is a heartfelt exploration of grief, loss, and the power of forgiveness and redemption.