Above the Line vs Philadelphia
Above the Line has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for Philadelphia). Above the Line is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 6m. Philadelphia is the older of the two (1993 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Above the Line
Philadelphia| Above the Line | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jeffrey Scott Collins | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Gregg Henry, Reno Wilson, Cedric the Entertainer, Suzy Nakamura, Sophia Ali | Mary Steenburgen, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Antonio Banderas, Lisa Summerour |
Synopsis
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.
Philadelphia
Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
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