The Line (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2023, The Line is a drama film directed by Ursula Meier, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
Who’s in it. The Line stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Christina, Stéphanie Blanchoud as Margaret, Benjamin Biolay as Julien and Elli Spagnolo as Marion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Line (2023)?
- In US, The Line is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Line worth watching?
- The Line holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Line?
- The Line stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Benjamin Biolay, Elli Spagnolo and Dali Benssalah.
- When was The Line released?
- The Line was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.