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With such seasoned actors we could expect a good thriller. Go your way: a real turnip.The script is more than predictable.Why make a movie? a simple TV movie is more than enough.
Reviewed on April 24, 2021
Above the Law(2017)
Tueurs
5.9(130)1h 26m2017-12-06
CrimeThriller
Above the Law Synopsis
Frank Valken, high-flying robber, has just made a final masterful break. At least that’s what he believes… Ideal suspects, Valken and his gang find themselves involved in a criminal case of thirty years. It seems that the crazy killers are back.
Above the Law (2017) is a crime and thriller film directed by Jean-François Hensgens, released on December 6, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Lubna Azabal, Olivier Gourmet, Bouli Lanners and Kevin Janssens. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-François Hensgens
- Writers:
- François Troukens, Giordano Gederlini
- Producers:
- Jacques-Henri Bronckart, Olivier Bronckart
- Production:
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Versus Production
- Status:
- Released
Above the Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lubna Azabal
as Lucie Tesla
Olivier Gourmet
as Frank Valken
Bouli Lanners
as Danny Bouvy
Kevin Janssens
as Vik
Tibo Vandenborre
as Santo
Natacha Régnier
as Véronique Pirotte
Johan Leysen
as Jean Lemoine
Anne Coesens
as Hélène
Alexandre Picot
as Tueur
Gilles De Schryver
as Inspecteur Simon
- Guray Nalbant
Guray Nalbant
as Tueur
Jean-Louis Sbille
as Ministre Guy Van Bollen
Key crew
Directed by Jean-François Hensgens, written by François Troukens and Giordano Gederlini, produced by Jacques-Henri Bronckart and Olivier Bronckart.
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Above the Law Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 130 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10Now if you were high up in government with a nefarious scheme in play, who better to pass the blame onto than an acknowledged bank robber who has no obvious defence? Well that's the situation "Valken" (Olivier Gourmet) finds himself in some thirty years after his crime spree came to a successful end and he retired. Now a copycat hijacking has been executed - but so have all of the witnesses, including a prosecuting…
Reviewed on October 2, 2026
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Above the Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Above the Law online?
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Above the Law (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Above the Law?
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The main cast of Above the Law (2017) includes Lubna Azabal, Olivier Gourmet, Bouli Lanners, Kevin Janssens and Tibo Vandenborre. The film was directed by Jean-François Hensgens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Above the Law released?
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Above the Law was released on December 6, 2017 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Above the Law worth watching?
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Above the Law (2017) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.