Lakeview Terrace
“What Could Be Safer Than Living Next to a Cop?”
Synopsis
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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Lakeview Terrace (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-26
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Samuel L. Jackson
Abel Turner
Patrick Wilson
Chris Mattson
Kerry Washington
Lisa Mattson
Ron Glass
Harold Perreau
Justin Chambers
Donnie Eaton
Jay Hernandez
Javier Villareal
Regine Nehy
Celia Turner
Jaishon Fisher
Marcus Turner
Robert Pine
Captain Wentworth
Keith Loneker
Clarence Darlington
Caleeb Pinkett
Damon Richards
Robert Dahey
Jung Lee Pak
Ho-Jung
Sang Hee Pak
Elizabeth Tulloch
Nadine
Michael Sean Tighe
Manager
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Aunt Dorrie
Dallas Raines
TV Weatherman
Lily Aranda
Javier Villareal's daughter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.38x
+$7.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil LaBute
- Screenplay & Story
- David Loughery, Howard Korder
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Lakeview Terrace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.6M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Overbrook Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil LaBute
David Loughery, Howard Korder
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna
Rogier Stoffers
Joel Plotch
John Cameron, Jeffrey Graup, David Loughery, Joe Pichirallo, Will Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Neil LaBute
Director
David Loughery
Screenplay
Howard Korder
Screenplay
John Cameron
Producer
Will Smith
Producer
Orin Woinsky
Producer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Joel Plotch
Editor
Bruton Jones
Production Design
James Lassiter
Producer
Ben Hernandez Bray
Stunt Coordinator
Rocco Passionino
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dick Edwards
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeview Terrace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lakeview Terrace about?
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.
Who directed Lakeview Terrace?
Lakeview Terrace was directed by Neil LaBute.
Who stars in Lakeview Terrace?
The principal cast of Lakeview Terrace includes Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers.
When was Lakeview Terrace released and how long is it?
Lakeview Terrace was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lakeview Terrace?
Lakeview Terrace had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $27.6M at the worldwide box office (1.38 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Lakeview Terrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lakeview Terrace was composed by Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lakeview Terrace?
Lakeview Terrace holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).