The Nest

In the 1980s, an ambitious English businessman uproots his family from their comfortable suburban life in America to return to his native England. He aims to capitalize on a booming market, but his move triggers unsettling shifts in his family dynamics. As the business ventures falter and the family struggles to adapt, hidden anxieties and resentments begin to surface, leading to a profound sense of unease and alienation.

The Nest received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, performances, and exploration of marital and familial strain. Some found the film's ambiguity and pacing to be divisive.

• Praised for its strong performances, particularly from Jude Law and Carrie Coon.

• Applauded for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of psychological themes.

• Noted for its deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative, which may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's tension and the performances, finding it to be a well-crafted drama. Some viewers felt the plot was slow or lacked a clear resolution.

None notable.

Director Sean Durkin based aspects of the film on his own childhood experiences and observations of his parents' marriage.