23 000 Lives vs Above the Line
Above the Line has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5/10 for 23 000 Lives). Above the Line is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 52m. Above the Line is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
23 000 Lives
Above the Line| 23 000 Lives | Above the Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Drama | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Country | Germany | United States of America |
| Director | Markus Goller | Jeffrey Scott Collins |
| Main cast | Louis Hofmann, Franka Potente, Frederick Lau, Herbert Knaup, Corinna Harfouch | Gregg Henry, Reno Wilson, Cedric the Entertainer, Suzy Nakamura, Sophia Ali |
Synopsis
23 000 Lives
Unable to stand by and watch as countless refugees lose their lives attempting to reach Europe by sea, a group of young Berliners take action. Inexperienced but driven by passion and courage, they launch a crowdfunding campaign to buy an old ship. Venturing into the Mediterranean, they embark on a mission to save thousands of people. But their efforts soon put their understanding of law and justice to the test.
Above the Line
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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