The Nest
The Nest

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The Nest

2019
Movie
15 min
English

A lonesome history buff invites a mysterious stranger into his home in hopes of exploring his repressed sexual fantasies.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users73%
Director: Sean DurkinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the 1980s, ambitious commodities broker Rory O'Hara moves his American family from suburban New York to a sprawling country estate in England. As Rory chases a lucrative new opportunity, his wife Allison grows increasingly unsettled by the isolation and the disconnect from her own life. The move strains their marriage and their children's well-being, revealing underlying tensions and desires within the family.

Critical Reception

The Nest received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and exploration of marital and familial dynamics. Some critics found the narrative a bit slow-paced or ambiguous, but overall it was noted for its stylish direction and compelling character studies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and unsettling tone.

  • Jude Law and Carrie Coon deliver powerful, nuanced performances.

  • The film effectively captures themes of ambition, isolation, and identity.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the strong acting, particularly from Jude Law and Carrie Coon. Some viewers found the ending somewhat anticlimactic or the plot developments too subtle, but many were drawn in by the compelling family drama.

Fun Fact

Director Sean Durkin initially conceived the story of 'The Nest' as a stage play before developing it into a feature film.

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