On the Line (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4.8

On the Line poster

Released in 2001, On the Line is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Eric Bross, running about 85 minutes. “Have you ever met the perfect girl... and let her get away?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young man (Bass) is smitten with a girl (Emmanuelle Chriqui) he meets on a subway train and spends the rest of the movie trying to reunite with her. The man's best friend (Fatone) helps him in his quest by wallpapering Chicago with posters and signs that soon become the talk of the town.

Who’s in it. On the Line stars Lance Bass as Kevin Gibbons, Joey Fatone as Rod, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Abbey and James Bulliard as Randy Francis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, On the Line has proved divisive with audiences.

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 On the Line page.

If you liked it. Fans of On the Line tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch On the Line (2001)?
In US, On 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 On the Line worth watching?
On the Line holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in On the Line?
On the Line stars Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Emmanuelle Chriqui, James Bulliard and Al Green.
When was On the Line released?
On the Line was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.