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No Strings Attached
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline.
6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEmma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fl…
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Release snapshot for No Strings Attached.
MoviHero lists January 21, 2011 as the release date for No Strings Attached. Ivan Reitman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Natalie Portman as Emma Kurtzman, Ashton Kutcher as Adam Franklin, Kevin Kline as Alvin Franklin, Cary Elwes as Dr. Stephen Metzner. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 21, 2011
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorIvan Reitman
CastNatalie Portman as Emma Kurtzman, Ashton Kutcher as Adam Franklin, Kevin Kline as Alvin Franklin, Cary Elwes as Dr. Stephen Metzner
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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No Strings Attached runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.3/10 from 5,117 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
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“No Strings Attached is romantic comedy starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.”
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