The Nest (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Nest is a drama film directed by Jaime de Armiñán, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.
Who’s in it. The Nest stars Héctor Alterio as Don Alejandro, Ana Torrent as Goyita, Luis Politti as Don Eladio and Agustín González as Sargento, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Nest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nest (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nest worth watching?
- The Nest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nest?
- The Nest stars Héctor Alterio, Ana Torrent, Luis Politti, Agustín González and Patricia Adriani.
- When was The Nest released?
- The Nest was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.