The Sparrows Nesting (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2016, The Sparrows Nesting is a drama and family film directed by Nancy Criss, running about 92 minutes. “A family faces difficult, life changing decisions when trouble strikes a close friend and her family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From very different backgrounds, the two women bond over their shared love for their families. As the women grow closer, Maria reveals her concern for her precocious, but lonely daughter Bella, who she fears is being bullied at school. At Anna's urging, her teenage daughter Emily takes Bella under her wings. Maria's husband, Hector, loses his job, and his ability to provide for his family. He falls into despair as he's unable to find work, and turns back to drinking. When he finds Maria at the Sparrow's house, he assumes she is cleaning houses. His pride overcomes him and demands she leave with him. Anna agrees to watch Bella as Maria leaves with Hector, hoping to reason with him, make him understand how much she loves him, and that she knows he is always there for his family. As they weigh the impact on young Bella, Anna and Mike face one of the most important decisions of their lives.
Who’s in it. The Sparrows Nesting stars Christopher Atkins as Mike Sparrow, Terri Minton as Annah Sparrow, Nicole Criss as Emily Sparrow and Kevin Sorbo as Pastor Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Sparrows Nesting sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sparrows Nesting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sparrows Nesting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sparrows Nesting (2016)?
- In US, The Sparrows Nesting is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sparrows Nesting worth watching?
- The Sparrows Nesting holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sparrows Nesting?
- The Sparrows Nesting stars Christopher Atkins, Terri Minton, Nicole Criss, Kevin Sorbo and Mandalynn Carlson.
- When was The Sparrows Nesting released?
- The Sparrows Nesting was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.