The Straight Line (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Straight Line is a drama film directed by Régis Wargnier, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Leila is released from prison after five years of confinement. She will meet Yannick, a young athlete who became blind after an accident. This last practice race despite his disability, but to run it must be connected by a wire to guide a person called. It offers Leila to be his guide. Through this project, they will learn to rebuild.
Who’s in it. The Straight Line stars Rachida Brakni as Leila, Cyril Descours as Yannick, Clémentine Célarié as Marie-Claude and Seydina Baldé as Fanck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Straight 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 Straight Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Straight Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Straight Line (2011)?
- In US, The Straight 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 Straight Line worth watching?
- The Straight Line holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Straight Line?
- The Straight Line stars Rachida Brakni, Cyril Descours, Clémentine Célarié, Seydina Baldé and Thierry Godard.
- When was The Straight Line released?
- The Straight Line was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.