

The String (2009)
Le fil
Overview
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.
Where to watch The String
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Sooner | Sooner |
| Mexico | Nuestro Cine MX | — | — |
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What is The String 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. The String is a Romance, Drama movie, released on 2009-05-12, runtime 93 minutes.
Is The String worth watching?
TMDB users rate The String 6.7 out of 10 from 53 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The String?
In the United States, The String is free to watch on Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mehdi Ben Attia
Cast
- Claudia Cardinale as Sara
- Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan as Malik
- Salim Kéchiouche as Bilal
- Driss Ramdi
- Ramla Ayari
- Ali Mrabet
- Abir Bennani
- Rihab Mejri
- Lotfi Dziri
- Mehdi Ben Attia
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Sources
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