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Above the Line

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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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Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) Sep 5, 2026
Your search for the next great holiday film that isn’t too Christmas-y just might end after watching Above the Line. Go to Full Review
Cain Noble-Davies FILMINK (Australia) Sep 4, 2026
14/20
Amongst all the industry ribbing, this needed to succeed as a heist flick, and from the twists to the tense pacing to the fun interplay between the characters, this certainly accomplishes that. Go to Full Review
Tim Brennan About Boulder Aug 31, 2026
Director Jeffrey Scott Collins came to play with Above the Line, and he’s made a fun comedy that rarely overstays its welcome. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Aug 31, 2026
3 stars
'Above the Line' is a clever satire of Hollywood that bends a heist film with comedy and action. Go to Full Review
Rua Fay Cinemasters Aug 22, 2026
a rough around the edges love letter to the young creatives Hollywood screwed over and forgot. Go to Full Review
George and Josh Bate Battle Royale With Cheese Aug 16, 2026
6.5/10
Above the Line offers an appropriately rebellious fantasy in the form of a scrappy, character-driven indie film. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 4 days ago Above the Line is a movie that took me through a lot of back-and-forth moments, but unfortunately, it never really connected for me. I kept looking for something that would make this feel like a film I genuinely wanted to sit through and watch, but instead, I found a lot of missed opportunities and a story that continued to struggle. I wanted the screenplay to feel stronger, but it constantly felt like it was searching for direction. The pacing also hurt the movie because it played such a long game that it ultimately made the film feel more boring than engaging. Instead of building toward something meaningful, it kept stretching things out without giving me enough reason to stay invested. I think there was a lot of development that was missed here. There could have been more done with the story, characters, and overall direction. Unfortunately, Above the Line struggles more than it connects, and I can’t recommend it. It’s a missed opportunity and not a film I would revisit. See more William W @RT71370217 Sep 5, 2026 Funny and engaging. Surprisingly funny. Ending good and good ensemble cast. See more Steven S @G0dJester Aug 6, 2026 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. See more Kari L @RT63009820 Jul 29, 2026 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! See more Christian S @RT21269190 Jul 26, 2026 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. See more Dennis B @RT05072423 Jul 20, 2026 These are the types of films we should embrace. Fun - wacky - crazy See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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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