The Line_
Original: La ligne
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
Starring
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Benjamin Biolay
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Line was released 3 years ago in 2023.
Overview
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, imma...
The Line is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (10)
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Christina
Stéphanie Blanchoud
Margaret
Benjamin Biolay
Julien
Dali Benssalah
Hervé
ES
Elli Spagnolo
Marion
India Hair
Louise
Eric Ruf
Serge
Thomas Wiesel
Claudio
Jean-François Stévenin
Fisherman
LG
Louis Gence
Youri
BOX OFFICE
$5.6M
Budget
STUDIOS (4)
Bandita Films
Les Films de Pierre
Les Films du Fleuve
ARTE France Cinéma
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Original Title
La ligne
Language
French
Country
BE, France, CH
Rating
5.6/10 (26 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$5,600,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Line about?
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
How long is The Line?
The Line has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Line?
The cast of The Line includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Benjamin Biolay, Dali Benssalah, Elli Spagnolo.
What is the rating of The Line?
The Line has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama