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No Strings Attached

2011Movie1 h 47 minR

ComedyRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic505.4Rotten Tomatoes47%51%

A deeply romantic, sensual comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Friendship has its benefits.

Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?

Feels like

  • Modern Rom-Com
  • Friends with Benefits Dynamic
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Lighthearted & Fun
  • Sexual Comedy
  • Urban Professional Setting
  • Relationship Navigation
  • Charming Chemistry
  • Feel-Good Ending

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Ivan Reitman
Written by
Elizabeth Meriwether, Michael Samonek
Produced by
Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck, Jeffrey Clifford
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

January 21, 2011 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
January 21, 2011
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$149 million
Available in
119 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream No Strings Attached?"

Questions about No Strings Attached

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Where can I stream No Strings Attached?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, No Strings Attached streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is No Strings Attached worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 50).

Is No Strings Attached good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will No Strings Attached make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was No Strings Attached a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$149 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $149 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.