Strings

2021·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strings fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Ben is being placed in his third foster home. His new single father and siblings are his "last chance" for a family. After moving into a new home, the group begins to have frightening visions of a witch. The group must put their differences aside in order to conquer their fears. They must learn to be a Family.
Family Fantasy AdventureHeartwarming ReconciliationSupernatural MysteryComing-of-Age DramaWholesome MagicEmotional HealingLight Horror ElementsSibling BondingAccessible for Young AudiencesModern Fairy Tale

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Strings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Strings legally?

Strings is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strings worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strings rated?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Strings?

1 h 24 min

Strings runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is Strings in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Strings?

5AUCAGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strings in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Strings use?

Dream SequenceChekhov's GunSilence Is GoldenMatch CutUncomfortable Elevator MomentDecember–December RomanceVisual Title DropFalling Chandelier of DoomBathtub SceneDouble-Meaning Title

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Strings, including Dream Sequence, Chekhov's Gun, Silence Is Golden.

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