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Above and Below (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Above and Below is a 2016 adventure documentary directed by Nicolas Steiner. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $1,189 worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$1.2K
Metascore
77
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Above and Below (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Nicolas Steiner
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Mystery , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Above and Below About?

The premise of Above and Below without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A diverse group of characters pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms, their lives intersecting in unexpected ways. Their journeys take them from the hidden flood channels beneath Las Vegas to a secluded desert bunker and even to the edge of Mars. As they face dangerous situations, they forge surprising connections and confront the realities of survival and human connection in extraordinary locations.

Above and Below Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • found footage
  • catacomb
  • paris france
  • philosopher's stone
  • alchemy
  • archeologist
  • paris catacombs
  • hell
  • gate of hell
  • archeology
  • catacombs
  • demon
+38 more
  • underground tunnel
  • treasure
  • female archeologist
  • human bone
  • camera footage
  • ceiling collapse
  • ossuary
  • dead body
  • iran
  • inferno
  • angst
  • underground
  • handheld camera
  • burned alive
  • hallucination
  • corpse
  • hidden door
  • skull
  • tunnel
  • cave in
  • ghost
  • legend
  • riddle
  • grief
  • rosetta stone
  • apparition
  • subjective camera
  • female protagonist
  • falling into a pit
  • screaming
  • portal to hell
  • title spoken by character
  • supernatural power
  • redhead
  • group of friends
  • knight
  • singer
  • female singer
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Crew

The Director of Above and Below

Directed by Nicolas Steiner.

Ratings

Above and Below Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Above and Below 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Above and Below Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Above and Below from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the exciting and terrifying opening scene, a bus crosses the Iranian border, introducing us to the intrepid Scarlet Marlowe, portrayed by Perdita Weeks. As she speaks into her camera, she reveals her ambitious mission: to uncover a vital piece of history hidden within an ancient catacomb, a site that is on the brink of demolition by the government. Knowing the risks involved, she candidly admits to the camera, “They’ll have to catch me first,” asserting her fierce determination in the face of danger.

Full summary

The whole story of Above and Below, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Above and Below Box Office

Above and Below grossed $1,189 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2K

International
$1.2K
Videos

Above and Below Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Above and Below.

Above and Below Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Nicolas Steiner Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Above and Below?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the main artifact that Scarlet Marlowe is searching for?

Cars

Cars in Above and Below

15 cars on screen, including the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2015 Chrysler 300 C.

All 15 cars
  • 1999 Chevrolet Silverado in Above and Below 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Important role
  • 2015 Chrysler 300 C in Above and Below 2015 Chrysler 300 C Important role
  • 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis in Above and Below 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role
  • 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency in Above and Below 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Important role

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FAQ

Above and Below FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Above and Below, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Above and Below?

Above and Below runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Above and Below released?

Above and Below was released on April 15, 2016.

Who directed Above and Below?

Above and Below was directed by Nicolas Steiner.

More films by Nicolas Steiner

How much did Above and Below make at the box office?

Above and Below grossed $1,189 worldwide.

How is Above and Below rated?

Above and Below has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Above and Below have a post-credit scene?

No. Above and Below has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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