Across the Line (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Across the Line is a drama film directed by Director X., running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Out of the approximately 600 players in the National Hockey League, thirty are Black. Mattie Slaughter, a hockey phenom from the rural Black community of North Preston, wants to make it thirty-one. To reach his goal, Mattie needs to keep his nose clean and avoid trouble. Hard to do though, when you go to a school where racism taints every interaction, your older brother is a hustler and you’re crushing on a girl who’s already hooked up.
Who’s in it. Across the Line stars Stephan James as Mattie Slaughter, Sarah Jeffery as Jayme Crawley, Shamier Anderson as Carter Slaughter and Lanette Ware as Velma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Across the Line has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Across the Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Across the Line (2016)?
- In US, Across the Line is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Across the Line worth watching?
- Across the Line holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Across the Line?
- Across the Line stars Stephan James, Sarah Jeffery, Shamier Anderson, Lanette Ware and Steven Love.
- When was Across the Line released?
- Across the Line was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.