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TMDB19881h 39mAction / Crime / Mystery / Thriller

Above the Law

He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.

Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.

TMDB audience score

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Above the Law at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 830 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Above the Law tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 39m.
  • It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 830 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Above the Law

Is Above the Law scary?
MyCinema has not rated Above the Law for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Above the Law in the US?
Above the Law streams on Howdy Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Above the Law?
Above the Law runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Is Above the Law suitable for kids?
Above the Law is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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