High Strung (2016)
Kernel Score: 76% · 934 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Music, Romance, Drama
Released: 2016-04-08
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch High Strung
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.
High Strung parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that High Strung is a PG dance/music romance about a violinist and dancer competing together.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Keenan Kampa as Ruby
- Nicholas Galitzine as Johnnie
- Sonoya Mizuno as Jazzy
- Jane Seymour as Oksana
- Richard Southgate as Kyle
- Paul Freeman as Kramrovsky
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- Anabel Kutay as April
- John Silver as Krispy
High Strung FAQ
Is High Strung good?
High Strung has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 934 audience ratings.
Where can I watch High Strung?
In the US you can stream High Strung on Fubo, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is High Strung OK for kids?
High Strung is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that High Strung is a PG dance/music romance about a violinist and dancer competing together.
What movies are like High Strung?
If you liked High Strung, try High Strung Free Dance, A Heart in Winter, The Red Violin and The Red Shoes.