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Lakeview Terrace

2008·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic476.5Rotten Tomatoes44%39%

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Lakeview Terrace fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

What Could Be Safer Than Living Next to a Cop?

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.
Psychological ThrillerInterracial CoupleNeighborTensionSocial CommentaryCrimeMysteryContemporary

Crew

Directed by:
Neil LaBute, Donald Murphy, Peter Dress
Written by:
David Loughery, David Loughery, Howard Korder
Produced by:
Will Smith, John Cameron, John Cameron
Composed by:
Mychael Danna, Lee Orloff, Howard London

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lakeview Terrace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lakeview Terrace legally?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVTubi TV

Lakeview Terrace is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lakeview Terrace worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lakeview Terrace rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Lakeview Terrace?

1 h 50 min

Lakeview Terrace runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lakeview Terrace?

Critics46
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Lakeview Terrace higher (55) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lakeview Terrace a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$28 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Lakeview Terrace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lakeview Terrace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lakeview Terrace in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lakeview Terrace use?

Black Gal on White Guy DramaRule of SymbolismSlasher SmileNarcissistPsychopathic ManchildArmor-Piercing QuestionFat BastardOld Cop, Young CopWhat the Hell, Hero?Double Standard: Rape, Female on MaleMaligned Mixed MarriageTragic Bigotand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Lakeview Terrace, including Black Gal on White Guy Drama, Rule of Symbolism, Slasher Smile.