Above the Line vs The Way Way Back
Above the Line has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.1/10 for The Way Way Back). Above the Line is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 43m. The Way Way Back is the older of the two (2013 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Above the Line
The Way Way Back| Above the Line | The Way Way Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Jeffrey Scott Collins | Jim Rash, Nat Faxon |
| Main cast | Gregg Henry, Reno Wilson, Cedric the Entertainer, Suzy Nakamura, Sophia Ali | Rob Corddry, Liam James, Amanda Peet, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell |
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.
The Way Way Back
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.
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