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Lakeview Terrace

Lakeview Terrace

What Could Be Safer Than Living Next to a Cop?

20086.01h 50m

Overview

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.

Directed by Neil LaBute
Written by David Loughery, Howard Korder
Produced by John Cameron, Orin Woinsky, Will Smith
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $27.6M

Top Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Abel Turner

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Chris Mattson

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Lisa Mattson

Ron Glass

Ron Glass

Harold Perreau

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Donnie Eaton

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Javier Villareal

Regine Nehy

Regine Nehy

Celia Turner

Jaishon Fisher

Jaishon Fisher

Marcus Turner

Robert Pine

Robert Pine

Captain Wentworth

Keith Loneker

Keith Loneker

Clarence Darlington

Themes & Keywords

pregnancyharassmentvandalismhouse partyneighborurinationinterracial couplelapdair conditionergood versus evil

About Lakeview Terrace

Lakeview Terrace is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of pregnancy, harassment, vandalism, house party, neighbor, urination. Directed by Neil LaBute, it stars Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington. 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.

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