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On a String

2026Movie1 h 18 minR

ComedyMusic
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A young, Juilliard-trained violist is still living at home with her parents in the heart of NYC, while trying to make a living playing gigs with her friends in the homes of strangers.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Isabel Hagen
Written by
Isabel Hagen
Produced by
Olivia Vessel, Alex Vara, Torrance Shepherd
Music by
Will Canzoneri

Everyone

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Facts

August 13, 2026 · 1 h 18 min · R

Released
August 13, 2026
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream On a String?"

Questions about On a String

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On a String?

It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is On a String worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6).

Is On a String okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will On a String make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is On a String plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.