The Nest

In the 1980s, a British couple, Rory and Allison, relocate their family from suburban America to the English countryside, seeking a grander life. Rory, an ambitious commodities broker, convinces his family to move to a sprawling, isolated mansion in England with promises of wealth and status. However, as Rory plunges into the volatile world of finance, the family begins to unravel, revealing deep-seated tensions and secrets.

The Nest received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and exploration of marriage and ambition. Some critics found the pacing slow or the characters unsympathetic, but the overall consensus highlighted its unsettling mood and powerful portrayal of a couple's unraveling.

• Praised for its unnerving atmosphere and psychological tension.

• Jude Law and Carrie Coon lauded for their compelling performances.

• The film effectively explores themes of ambition, desire, and marital discord.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's acting, particularly Jude Law and Carrie Coon, and its suspenseful, dramatic storyline. Some reviewers noted that the slow burn nature of the plot and the bleak subject matter were not to everyone's taste.

Director Sean Durkin drew inspiration for the film from his own childhood experiences of his parents' relationship and their moves.