Above the Law (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Above the Law is an action and thriller film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 99 minutes. “He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
Who’s in it. Above the Law stars Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani, Pam Grier as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson, Henry Silva as Kurt Zagon and Sharon Stone as Sara Toscani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Above the Law has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Above the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Above the Law tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Above the Law (1988)?
- In US, Above the Law is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Above the Law worth watching?
- Above the Law holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Above the Law?
- Above the Law stars Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Sharon Stone and Ron Dean.
- When was Above the Law released?
- Above the Law was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.