Above the Line

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Above the Line

2025

1h 30m

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Comedy

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Six struggling Hollywood hopefuls team up for the ultimate comeback: to rob the Academy Awards from the crooked producer who crushed their dreams. But in a town built on make-believe, pulling off the perfect heist might just be the role of their lives.

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Rua Fay

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6d

a rough around the edges love letter to the young creatives Hollywood screwed over and forgot.

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George and Josh Bate

Battle Royale With Cheese

Aug 16

6.5/10

Above the Line offers an appropriately rebellious fantasy in the form of a scrappy, character-driven indie film.

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Meredith Jill Brown

Upcoming Horror Movies

Jul 28

8/10

Relentless and unstoppable, Above the Line justifies every outrageous stunt taken to get what you want, regardless of the cost or collateral damage.

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Ethan Padgett

Film Threat

Jul 8

9/10

If anything, Jeffrey Scott Collins’ heist film will entertain with its honest satire and encourage filmmakers to be persistent in beating the odds!

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Jul 7

Its sharp Hollywood satire gives the film a fresh perspective, even if the story follows a fairly familiar path.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Jun 23

B

Although director and co-writer Jeffrey Scott Collins doesn't shy away from taking potshots at some familiar showbiz targets in this Hollywood-set heist comedy, he has more to offer than just jokes about power-tripping producers and insecure actors.

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Steven S

@G0dJester Aug 6

Amid some chaotic shifts in tone and pacing there’s an okay movie here. The premise is a fun and interesting idea but in execution it never quite lives up to that promise. Still there are far worse heist movies you could spend your time watching. If this lands on a streaming service you subscribe to and you’re in the mood for a relatively middling heist flick it’s worth considering.

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Kari L

@RT63009820 Jul 29

Such a fun mix of comedy, suspense, and digs at the industry. The cast was a great ensemble. I laughed out loud multiple times and did not expect the ending. Great movie!

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Christian S

@RT21269190 Jul 26

Okay, Above the Line was EVEN better than I expected. Honestly, I went in just wanting a fun movie night, but this turned out to be easily one of the funniest, darkest heist movies I’ve seen in a while. If you love dark comedies that actually have something to say, you HAVE to watch this.

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Dennis B

@RT05072423 Jul 20

These are the types of films we should embrace. Fun - wacky - crazy

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Scott N

@RT36700736 Jul 11

This was simply a great comedy to watch. It’s easy viewing, funny, and well structured, including a few extra plot twists to keep the audience guessing. I believe this is Jeff Collins’ best movie yet and looking forward to what he creates and directs in the future. Excellent!

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Graham S

@RT28349190 Jun 30

I loved this movie so much. Jeffrey Scott Collins has made a film that feels destined to stick around for a long time. He balances comedy and drama with remarkable confidence, creating a story that is both deeply moving and genuinely funny. As an audience member, you feel completely safe in his hands. Every choice feels intentional, and he knows exactly when to make you laugh and when to let a moment land emotionally. Keep an eye on Jeffrey Scott Collins. He’s an exciting filmmaker with a distinct voice, and it feels only a matter of time before the studios come calling with something much bigger.

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Six struggling Hollywood hopefuls team up for the ultimate comeback: to rob the Academy Awards from the crooked producer who crushed their dreams. But in a town built on make-believe, pulling off the perfect heist might just be the role of their lives.

Director: Jeffrey Scott Collins
Producer: Walker Barnes, Kemma Filby, Ian Michaels
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Scott Collins, Jono Matt
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Green Step Productions, Lankis Entertainment
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 26, 2026
Runtime: 1h 30m

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