Lakeview Terrace
Seen it?2008 | 110 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$45 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 171K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil LaBute
- Samuel L. JacksonAbel Turner
- Patrick WilsonChris Mattson
- Kerry WashingtonLisa Mattson
- Ron GlassHarold Perreau
- Justin ChambersDonnie Eaton
- Jay HernandezJavier Villareal
- Regine NehyCelia Turner
- Jaishon FisherMarcus Turner
- Robert PineCaptain Wentworth
- Keith LonekerClarence Darlington