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The Thing with Feathers
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Synopsis
Left to raise two sons after the unexpected death of his wife, Dad’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) life begins to unravel. Grief is messy and chaotic enough as it is, but when it takes the form of an unhinged and unwanted house guest - CROW - taunting him from the shadows, things start to spiral out of control…but maybe that's exactly what Dad needs.
Cast
- Henry Boxall
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Richard Boxall
- Nandi Bhebhe
- Sam Spruell
- Jessie Cave
- Annie Hall Southern
- Lou Hall Southern
- David Thewlis
- Eric Lampaert
Moviegoers are saying
The Thing With Feathers divides audiences with its bold, chaotic approach to grief - featuring Benedict Cumberbatch facing loss alongside a talking crow that serves as both nightmare and healer. While some find it a profound, cathartic fever dream that captures the messy reality of mourning, others struggle with its uneven blend of horror, comedy, and heavy-handed metaphors.
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3.3
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- Feb 1, 2025
The Benedook? The Bababatch? The Babadict? The Cumberdook?
davidehrlichJan 25, 2025👹 DOES DADDY WANT A CUDDLE 👹
SophieJan 25, 2025Babadict Cumberdook
BrandonLikes - Jan 26, 2025
why did they give the grief crow so much swag
notforyouJan 14, 2026Grief isn't usually this loud or this funny. Most movies make loss look quiet and dignified, but this one understands that it’s actually just a chaotic mess. The whole house feels like it's holding its breath, and then the bird shows up and screams the truth in your…
sabbyDec 2, 2025A very heavy drama, The Thing With Feathers, about a man mourning the death of his wife while caring for his children and being visited by a large crow, is a phenomenal representation of despair. I have never watched a film that was able to express what happened inside of…
Alli - Dec 22, 2025
the crow’s beak not moving when it’s talking how demure
Naufal ZiqriJan 25, 2025Grief and despair take on a physical, nightmarish form in THE THING WITH FEATHERS, Dylan Southern’s adaptation of Max Porter’s novel. While the grounded early sections of coping with sorrow resonated deeply, the fantastical heavy-handed metaphor felt less impactful as the…
Matt NegliaJan 28, 2025it's peak, or should i say bea- the sundance committee has requested this review remain incomplete
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- Xavier Cruz is "meh" onThe Thing with Feathers
surreal but mostly just sad montages. I'm sure it hits home for people experiencing grief and despair but it wasn't particularly cathartic or revelatory.
Sam x is "meh" onThe Thing with Feathersvery good - i just don’t know if its my kinda thing - story and concept is great and the visuals are even better - would recommend 7/10
Daniel Spicer likedThe Thing with FeathersBabadook is the thing with feathers
- Martina Fusco likedThe Thing with Feathers
7 e mezzo
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Metacritic
Jan 31, 2025
What’s crucially missing is detail, both in the characters themselves and the weight of what they’re going through.
Benjamin Lee
The Guardian
Jan 31, 2025
Despite its shadowy visuals and insidious soundscape, it’s neither frightening enough to play like full-fledged horror, nor complex or curious enough to pack much weight as psychological drama.
David Rooney
The Hollywood Reporter
Jan 31, 2025
If at times a little belabored. With an all-in performance from Benedict Cumberbatch and a unique visual style, The Thing With Feathers is an inescapably compelling drama — even if its concept is perhaps a bit more interesting than its execution.
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