The Nest

R

Released Sep 18, 2020

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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An entrepreneur and his family begin to unravel after moving into an old country manor in England in the 1980s.

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Critics Consensus

An effective pairing of period setting and timeless themes, The Nest wrings additional tension out of its unsettling story with an outstanding pair of lead performances.

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Guy Lodge

Film of the Week

I watched The Nest in a fixed state of unease, shoulders tense and set forward even in a plush cinema seat, my mouth immediately drying out after each sip of my drink.

Nov 12, 2021

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

There's something commendably old fashioned and decidedly unassuming about The Nest. Durkin's direction is both precise and admirably restrained in its depiction of an era famed for its excesses.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 2, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The Nest is a belated cautionary tale - this tainted family is a skeleton in the closet of our current socioeconomic climate.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 29, 2021

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

The Nest’s slow build-up may leave you craving more, but the fantastic performances from Law and Coon, and Durkin’s brilliant direction, will more than make up for it.

Rated: B

Apr 23, 2024

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

It’s been almost 10 years since we last saw Sean Durkin bring us a new project, and with this welcomed return, we get a dark look at the American dream...

Apr 4, 2024

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The Nest is perhaps the first COVID-19/quarantine film without meaning to be. Its levels of isolation are deeply felt and highlighted by the lies we tell ourselves or the ones whom we hold most dear.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 2, 2022

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Terry T

Completely boring! Kept watching with the hope that something was going to happen. The scene with horse was disrespectful toward animals. Just a lot of loose events, nothing tying together to keep the viewer interested.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Bedrich P

Long (really excessively long) shots that are often dreary and pointless. A scene with a dead horse being dropped from a front end loader. Absolutely no respect for anyone in that scene. Dropped from the raised position? Disgusting. Stopped watching shortly afterwards when we stared at his mother for 10 seconds for "dramatic effect".

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Roman B

I actually created an account because I was so shocked with the bad user reviews for this film and I wanted to make sure that people that appreciate great cinema give it a chance. This film is a layered and stylish slow burn. A beautiful mirror held up to society and to ourselves that examines the roles we attempt to play at work and in our own homes. It’s beautifully filmed, has an outstanding cast and is definitely worth your time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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Lisa W

Once again, this goes to show you that all film critics here are lunatics. This was probably in my top 5 for worst movies ever. It is billed as a thriller, but there was absolutely nothing thrilling about this waste of time. Nothing ever happened, nothing ever tied in, nothing ever resolved itself. I’ll save you the time and tell you don’t bother.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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Dan G

Possibly the worst movie i have had the misfortune to see in the past 5 years. Good acting filmed in mostly dim lighting. With a slow meandering sequencing.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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David M

Absolutely awful. Simply a story of a man who wants everyone think he is big time and rich but he really isn't. He had one great year and pissed all the money away. Proceeded by continuously acquiring debt in hopes he can pay it off and get ahead by recklessly chasing get rich quick pursuits at a heavy cost on his wife and children. . The acting is great, but cant carry the awful writing and editing. The movie ends so abruptly and without definitive conclusion to his marriage and children it feels as if they simply ran out of money creating the picture and just stopped it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Synopsis

An entrepreneur and his family begin to unravel after moving into an old country manor in England in the 1980s.

Director: Sean Durkin
Producer: Sean Durkin, Rose Garnett, Ed Guiney, Amy Jackson, Christina Piovesan, Derrin Schlesinger
Screenwriter: Sean Durkin
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: FilmNation Entertainment, Element Pictures, Elevation Pictures, BBC Films
Rating: R (Nudity|Language Throughout|Some Sexuality|Teen Partying)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $137.4K
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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