A Fish Called Wanda vs Above the Line
Above the Line has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for A Fish Called Wanda). Above the Line is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 49m. A Fish Called Wanda is the older of the two (1988 against 2025). Both are comedy, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| A Fish Called Wanda | Above the Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1988 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States of America |
| Director | Charles Crichton | Jeffrey Scott Collins |
| Main cast | Kevin Kline, Ken Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Stephen Fry | Gregg Henry, Reno Wilson, Cedric the Entertainer, Suzy Nakamura, Sophia Ali |
Synopsis
A Fish Called Wanda
While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.
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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