Above & Below
A group of friends set off for an unforgettable vacation. What begins as an adventure of partying and diving quickly turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by criminals in open waters.
Directed by Jesse V. Johnson · Action · Thriller · Horror · 96 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Jesse V. Johnson
Writer
Tony Giordano
Studio
Capstone Pictures / AF Films
Release
2026-07-29
Runtime
96 min
Genres
Action, Thriller, Horror, Crime
Full Plot
During a Mexican shark dive, five friends are ambushed after discovering cartel cocaine. Trapped in a shark cage, Tatiana and Kaley are forced by the cartel to retrieve a bag of drugs on the seafloor. Battling legendary Great White sharks, dwindling air, and armed killers, the survivors mount a brutal fight to outsmart their captors and escape.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Did You Know that the movie's principal photography wrapped up by late 2025 in Spain?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Antonio Banderas and Laura Marano starred in the lead roles of a horror thriller film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Above & Below was released in the United States on July 29, 2026?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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What is Above & Below's IMDb rating?+
Above & Below has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb from 30 votes.
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How long is Above & Below?+
Above & Below has a runtime of 96 min.
Who directed Above & Below?+
Above & Below was directed by Jesse V. Johnson.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Antonio Banderas steals every scene he's in, playing a character who steals everyone's attention. Critics praise the movie for its suspenseful plot and well-executed action sequences. However, one reviewer notes that the film has been overshadowed by other shark movies, suggesting it may not be as unique or memorable as previously thought.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Antonio steals every scene he is in. Other than that this is a pretty decent little movie with sharks and badguys and people in the water. The cast does a good job, suspense is there, the plot and story works out, and apart from a massive leap of faith into complete disbelief in…
Sierbahnn · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
Looks exactly like 47 meters down with a few bits different
@johnwoopinnath2866 · 56 likesman no matter how many shark movies come out, you neva get tired. they are like zombies, gotta watch em all. so much you can do with em .
@Everythingmovies-w5j · 43 likes"47 Meters Down (2017)" x "Deep Fear (2023)". (why not)
@ACarlo7 · 15 likesThe trailer predicted its own demise. 10 minutes of breath is all it takes to leave
@jannalyzer3944 · 1 likesEvery month new shark movie comes.
@DEFAULT_98 · 6 likes🦈 Count me in.
@PeaCe-h7l · 7 likes91 likes is rough dawg
@Styinee · 11 likesi swear this is the third movie this year with a similiar plotpline i have seen LOL
@Noname-bg8sh · 0 likes
