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On the Line

2001 · Movie · PG · 81 min · ★ 4.8 · 27% critics

ComedyFamilyRomance

A shy young man has a brief, exciting connection with someone he meets on a Chicago train, but loses his chance to stay in touch. Unable to forget the encounter, he and his friends turn the city into a public search for a possible romance.

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Details
Years
2001
Release date
2001-10-26
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
81 min
Critic score
27/100
TMDB rating
4.8/10 (45 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy very light, innocent romantic comedies with music and a hopeful mood; Not for you if cheesy setups, pop-star casting, or predictable stories bother you.

Pros: clean romantic tone; upbeat moments; catchy music | Cons: corny story; weak acting; predictable plot

Themes

  • chicago, illinois
  • subway
  • romcom
  • group of friends
  • lack of confidence
  • based on short film
  • woman of one's dreams

Cast & crew

Directed by Eric Bross