The Nest (2018 film)

The Nest is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Sean Durkin. It stars Jude Law, Carrie Coon, Charlie Shotwell, and Oona Roche.

The film centers on Rory O'Hara (Jude Law), an ambitious entrepreneur, and his wife Allison (Carrie Coon), an American equestrian. In 1986, Rory persuades Allison to leave their comfortable suburban life in America and move to his native England, promising a lucrative business opportunity and a grander life. They relocate their family, including their children Samantha (Oona Roche) and Benjamin (Charlie Shotwell), to a sprawling, isolated manor house in the English countryside.

As Rory's business ventures fail to materialize, the family struggles to adjust to their new environment. Allison, increasingly isolated and resentful, begins to question Rory's motivations and the stability of their relationship. The film explores themes of ambition, deception, marital strain, and the corrosive effects of chasing an idealized version of success. The isolation of the setting and the family's unraveling are central to the narrative. The film received generally positive reviews, with praise directed towards Law and Coon's performances, as well as Durkin's direction and atmosphere.