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On a String

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 18m

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Release Date:

Sep 11, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 18m

Synopsis

A Juilliard-trained violist navigates the New York City freelance classical musician scene, playing gigs that often draw her into the personal lives of strangers, all while living in her oddball family's NYC apartment.

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  • Jun 7, 2025

    Isabel Hagen is giving off Greta Gerwig vibes. On a String is sort of like Frances Ha, if it were in color, if Frances were a violist instead of a dancer, if she went to Juilliard, and if she still lived at home with her parents.

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    Lexi Amoriello
    Lexi Amoriello
    Jun 5, 2025

    Maybe one of the best man with guitar sequences i’ve seen. I PA’d this! ❤️❤️

    28 Likes
    chuckbotmovie
    chuckbotmovie
    Jun 7, 2025

    Isabel Hagen’s directorial debut is funny, sharp, and beautifully realized. An exciting debut from an extremely promising talent!!  Really loved all the shots of scrunched up faces playing viola/violin, somehow felt like that scrunched face was the heart of the whole…

    19 Likes
    mpearlman
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    Jun 9, 2025

    Probably the best and most realistic film on the life of classical musicians. Hilarious, poignant, and one of a kind. Actually can’t believe it’s her first film. 10/10

    15 Likes
    markjdover1987
    markjdover1987
    Jun 8, 2025

    Isabel Hagen played Max Richter’s Sleep live, so she knows about tendinitis. Cringe comedy meets aimlessness, meets good intentions and bad ones.  ‘Your generation is so militant!’ I laughed a lot at that line.

    13 Likes
    Nadine Whitney
    Nadine Whitney
    Jun 5, 2025

    Ugh this was so awkward, so funny, so real

    14 Likes
    Alex
    Alex
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    Oct 19, 2025

    New Hampshire Film Festival — Day 4 Film #16 — On a String Very funny with some good heart — a great way to finish up the NHFF. Quick funny anecdote: after the film ended, we noticed that the writer/actress/director Isabel Hagen was there to answer a few questions. My…

    13 Likes
    Keith 📽🎬🍿
    Keith 📽🎬🍿
    Jun 9, 2025

    Funny, sweet and heartwarming. A great watch for all young artists - especially women.

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    racheldratch
    racheldratch
    Jun 8, 2025

    Second watch at Tribeca and super fun to see the Q&A afterwards with writer/director/star Isabel Hagen! Astonished to learn that on top of the aforementioned resume (and obviously the classic musician credit as well) that she’s also a stand up comedian??? This movie was…

    13 Likes
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    eniloracesor
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does On a String come out in theaters?
September 11, 2026 is the release date.
Is On a String (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is On a String (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 18min long.
What's On a String (2026) about?
A Juilliard-trained violist navigates the New York City freelance classical musician scene, playing gigs that often draw her into the personal lives of strangers, all while living in her oddball family's NYC apartment.