On a String vs Power Ballad
On a String has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 7/10 for Power Ballad). On a String is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 39m. On a String is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On a String
Power Ballad| On a String | Power Ballad | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Isabel Hagen | John Carney |
| Main cast | Eric Bogosian, Dylan Baker, Frederick Weller, Charlie Ray, Jamie Lee | Keith McErlean, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Paul Rudd, Jack Reynor |
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.
Power Ballad
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
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