On the Line

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On the Line

PG

2001

1h 25m

Romance

Comedy

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Kevin (Lance Bass) has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness -- even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of his dreams, Abbey, on Chicago's L train, they connect immediately, but he lets this golden opportunity slip away by not having the courage to ask her for her name and number. Unable to find her, or forget her, Kevin and his buddies launch a massive campaign to locate Abbey.

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Critics Consensus

An inept attempt at a romantic comedy aimed at 'Nsync fans.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 26, 2010

3/5

Dull story, some vulgar humor in Lance Bass romance.

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

Mar 22, 2002

1.5/4

An innocuous romantic comedy about missed connections, like Serendipity for people who can't vote yet.

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Ed Park

Village Voice

Oct 30, 2001

Less a romance than a feature-length plug for 'N Sync and its personalities.

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B.L. Panther

The Spool

Nov 28, 2021

The film's only real chemistry is found between Bass and Fatone, longtime band-and-bus-mates.

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Film Threat

Dec 6, 2005

2/5

Apollo Guide

Mar 16, 2004

51/100

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 18, 2026

On The Line is a *2* star Movie!

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Brandon L.

@BrandonLemons Nov 17, 2025

So many irredeemable characters.

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Steve D

@RT35616104 Sep 25, 2023

Chriqui deserved so much better than this garbage.

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Jul 17, 2021

I can't belive I re watched this movie.... Like it wasn't enough waste 1hr,30mins. of my youth in 2002.... Those NSync guys were so popular back then.... Now they are just Gen X white mans who got old really, really bad lol

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Mar 28, 2021

Should have a soft spot for all the 90s babies. Cute and mindful romcom that actually has some good comedic acting from supporting cast mates.

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Jan 30, 2021

Great story great acting. Understandable story. How a look from a distance can be love like. Chasing to find that girl. I liked it a lot.

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Synopsis

Kevin (Lance Bass) has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness -- even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of his dreams, Abbey, on Chicago's L train, they connect immediately, but he lets this golden opportunity slip away by not having the courage to ask her for her name and number. Unable to find her, or forget her, Kevin and his buddies launch a massive campaign to locate Abbey.

Director: Eric Bross
Producer: Wendy Thorlakson, Richard Hull, Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy
Screenwriter: Eric Aronson, Paul Stanton
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Happy Place, Tapestry Films, Miramax Films
Rating: PG (Some Crude Humor|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.4M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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