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Strung

2026 · 1h 59m · Mystery · Thriller

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. With Chlöe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount.

7.5/10

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A talented violinist's prestigious new role as a music tutor for an enigmatic, elite family spirals into a psychological battle for her safety and sanity.

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7.5/10

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YOUR WATCHLISTA talented violinist's prestigious new role as a music tutor for an enigmatic, elite family spirals into a psychological battle for her safety and sanity.

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RELEASE SNAPSHOT

Release snapshot for Strung.

MoviHero lists June 18, 2026 as the release date for Strung. Malcolm D. Lee is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chlöe Bailey as Laila Calloway, Lynn Whitfield as Audra Jelani, Lucien Laviscount as Marcus Walker, Anna Diop as Imani Walker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.

Release dateJune 18, 2026

GenresMystery · Thriller

Runtime1h 59m

DirectorMalcolm D. Lee

CastChlöe Bailey as Laila Calloway, Lynn Whitfield as Audra Jelani, Lucien Laviscount as Marcus Walker, Anna Diop as Imani Walker

TrailerAvailable on this page

Images5 stills

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Strung right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Strung runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

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Estimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: mystery, thriller.

But less demandingThe Fixation2026 · 2h 3m

Estimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: thriller.

MOVIE RATING

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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 99 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Pacing7/10

Emotional Impact6/10

Mind-Bending7/10

Scary2/10

Violence5/10

Rewatchability6/10

Attention Required6/10

A CLOSER LOOK

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Malcolm D. Lee portrait

Malcolm D. LeeDirector

Chlöe Bailey portrait

Chlöe BaileyLaila Calloway

Lynn Whitfield portrait

Lynn WhitfieldAudra Jelani

Lucien Laviscount portrait

Lucien LaviscountMarcus Walker

Anna Diop portrait

Anna DiopImani Walker

Romy Woods portrait

Romy WoodsZuri Gaines

Coco Jones portrait

Coco JonesJasmine

Pardison Fontaine portrait

Pardison FontaineReginald Garvey Bell (RGB)

Lebo Mashile portrait

Lebo MashileFemi

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherMarcus WalkerMarcus Walker appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide otherAndreAndre appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide otherAudra JelaniAudra Jelani appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide otherLaila CallowayLaila Calloway appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide otherImani WalkerImani Walker appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide otherZuri GainesZuri Gaines appears in Strung (2026).Open character guide