Forgiveness Girl vs The Starling
Forgiveness Girl has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.9/10 for The Starling). The Starling is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 51m. The Starling is the older of the two (2021 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forgiveness Girl | The Starling | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Drama, Family | Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Director | Rob Diamond | Theodore Melfi |
| Main cast | Walter Platz, Scarlett Diamond, Mia Hansen, Melinda Yeaman | Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Rosalind Chao, Kevin Kline, Edi Patterson |
Synopsis
Forgiveness Girl
A little girl with cerebral palsy is relentlessly bullied throughout her life, yet finds it in her heart to forgive by seeking strength from a higher source above.
The Starling
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
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