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.
Where to watch Above the Law in United States
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Where is Above the Law streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Above the Law
Above the Law is a 1988 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Andrew Davis. The cast is led by Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Above the Law was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on April 8, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Writers
- Andrew Davis, Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett
- Release date
- April 8, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Above the Law cast & crew
Above the Law was directed by Andrew Davis and written by Andrew Davis, Steven Pressfield, and Ronald Shusett.
The cast features Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani, Pam Grier as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson, Henry Silva as Kurt Zagon, Sharon Stone as Sara Toscani, Ron Dean as Detective Lukich, and Daniel Faraldo as Tony Salvano.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Michael Frank, cinematography is by Robert Steadman, and it was produced by Andrew Davis and Steven Seagal.
Is Above the Law worth watching?
Above the Law holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 800 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Above the Law is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Above the Law
Above the Law isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Above the Law
Steven Seagal
Nico Toscani
Pam Grier
Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
Henry Silva
Kurt Zagon
Sharon Stone
Sara Toscani
Ron Dean
Detective Lukich
Daniel Faraldo
Tony Salvano
Joe Greco
Father Joseph Gennaro
Vince Viverito
Giuseppe
Chelcie Ross
Nelson Fox
Jack Wallace
Uncle Branca
Michael Rooker
Man in Bar
Matt McColm
Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
Above the Law — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Above the Law in United States?
Above the Law is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Above the Law in?
Above the Law is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Above the Law?
Above the Law runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Above the Law rated?
Above the Law is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 800 ratings.
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