The String (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, The String is a drama and romance film directed by Mehdi Ben Attia, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Malik has a lot on his plate when he returns home to Tunisia after living in France. He's processing his father's death, he can't come out to his mother, and his childhood anxieties have resurfaced. But all of Malik's problems seem to fade away when he falls for Bilal, the dreamy houseboy at his mother's bourgeois estate.
Who’s in it. The String stars Claudia Cardinale as Sara, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan as Malik, Salim Kechiouche as Bilal and Lotfi Dziri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The String has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The String page.
If you liked it. Fans of The String tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The String (2009)?
- In GB, The String is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The String worth watching?
- The String holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The String?
- The String stars Claudia Cardinale, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan, Salim Kechiouche, Lotfi Dziri and Mehdi Ben Attia.
- When was The String released?
- The String was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.