On the Line
“Have you ever met the perfect girl... and let her get away?”
Synopsis
Kevin 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
On the Line Movie Trailer 2001
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-25
Top Cast
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Lance Bass
Kevin
Joey Fatone
Rod
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Abbey
GQ
Eric
James Bulliard
Randy
Tamala Jones
Jackie
Dave Foley
Higgins
Jerry Stiller
Nathan
Amanda Foreman
Julie
Dan Montgomery Jr.
Brady
Richie Sambora
Mick Silver
Al Green
Al Green
David Fraser
Barret
Jenny Parsons
Margie
Kristin Booth
Sam
Sandra Caldwell
Reebok Client #1
Ramona Pringle
Kayla Sanders
Jonathan Watton
Paul
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$11.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Bross
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Aronson, Paul Stanton
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- On the Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Tapestry Films, Miramax, A Happy Place
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Bross
Eric Aronson, Paul Stanton
Stewart Copeland
Michael Bernard
Eric A. Sears
Peter Abrams, Richard Hull, Robert L. Levy, Wendy Thorlakson, Andrew Panay
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bross
Director
Eric Aronson
Writer
Paul Stanton
Writer
Peter Abrams
Producer
Richard Hull
Producer
Robert L. Levy
Producer
Wendy Thorlakson
Producer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Andrew Jackness
Production Design
Margaret Mohr
Costume Design
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Michael Bernard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Line about?
Kevin 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.
Who directed On the Line?
On the Line was directed by Eric Bross.
Who stars in On the Line?
The principal cast of On the Line includes Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Emmanuelle Chriqui, GQ, James Bulliard.
When was On the Line released and how long is it?
On the Line was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of On the Line?
On the Line had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for On the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Line was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Line?
On the Line holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).