On a String vs Opera No. 1
On a String has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.3/10 for Opera No. 1). Opera No. 1 is the shorter watch at 8m compared with 1h 18m. Opera No. 1 is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On a String
Opera No. 1| On a String | Opera No. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 8m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Isabel Hagen | Hal Hartley |
| Main cast | Eric Bogosian, Dylan Baker, Frederick Weller, Charlie Ray, Jamie Lee | Parker Posey, James Urbaniak, Adrienne Shelly, Patricia Dunnock, Lydia Kavanagh |
Synopsis
On a String
A young, Juilliard-trained violist is still living at home with her parents in the heart of NYC, while trying to make a living playing gigs with her friends in the homes of strangers.
Opera No. 1
A comical mini opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals. Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerblades abound.
Where to watch
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