• Lakeview Terrace (2008)

    An uptight cop (Samuel L. Jackson), the self-appointed watchdog of his neighborhood, strongly disapproves of the interracial newlyweds (Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington) who just moved in next door. He becomes increasingly hostile toward the innocent pair, going to great lengths to force them out of their home. The situation changes when the young couple decide to fight back.

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Lakeview Terrace
47
metacriticBased on 29 Critics
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Release Date: September 19th, 2008

DVD Release Date: January 27th, 2009

PG-13 |1 hr 46 min

Plot Summary

An uptight cop (Samuel L. Jackson), the self-appointed watchdog of his neighborhood, strongly disapproves of the interracial newlyweds (Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington) who just moved in next door. He becomes increasingly hostile toward the innocent pair, going to great lengths to force them out of their home. The situation changes when the young couple decide to fight back.

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Jay Hernandez, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers, Regine Nehy, Jaishon Fisher

Director: Neil LaBute

Genres: Drama , Thriller

Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment

Distributors: Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Keywords: Husband, 2000s, Tense, Police officer, Wife, Los Angeles, Rivalry, Escape

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  • 40
    The Hollywood Reporter

    The film, absent a sense of place and populated by repellent or weak characters, soon devolves into an increasingly foul litany of events. show more

  • 100
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    I find movies like this alive and provoking, and I'm exhilarated to have my thinking challenged at every step of the way. show more

  • 75
    Mick LaSalleSan Francisco Chronicle

    A conventional suspense thriller, but the details kick it up a notch. show more

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