Changing Lanes

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Changing Lanes

R,

2002,

1h 38m,

Mystery & Thriller/

Drama/

Action/

Adventure

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77%

150 Reviews

Tomatometer

53%

50,000+ Ratings

Popcornmeter

77%

Tomatometer

150 Reviews

53%

Popcornmeter

50,000+ Ratings

A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.

Critics Consensus

Though some may find its conclusion unsatisfying, Changing Lanes is a tense, well-crafted exploration of meaty ethical dilemmas.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 22, 2010

4/5

Emotionally violent thriller for mature teens.

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Robert Koehler

Variety

Sep 22, 2008

Combines a knack for storytelling with a rare instinct for exploring ideas within the framework of a major, star-driven Hollywood movie.

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Olly Richards

Empire Magazine

Dec 30, 2006

4/5

One of the most impressive movies of the year; taut and compelling.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 2, 2024

3/4

Changing Lanes admirably manages to largely steer clear of black and white simplicity by adorning itself in an appealing shade of gray.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Feb 3, 2024

... an overlooked film that delves into anger management, revenge, and culpability.

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

Sep 24, 2021

Time and again, "Changing Lanes" subversively upends expectations.

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Harry M

Oct 27, 2018

A fast-paced, well-written thriller with a great combination of suspense and action.

Kylo S

Feb 10, 2018

Part suspense thriller, part morality tale, "Changing Lanes" is driven by thought-provoking situations and compelling performances from its leads.

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Hagrid S

Sep 22, 2017

Finally I saw a movie that has its suspending moments, and some meaning as well.

Abraham S

Sep 4, 2017

Good, well acted drama by Affleck and Jackson. Doesn't run on too long. Solid.

Abraham S

Aug 31, 2017

A solid thriller. Jackson is fantastic in this.

Han S

Aug 3, 2017

This drama thriller film looks great, has a solid and engrossing plot, looks great, the score by David Arnold is brilliant, the cast is excellent and the script is decent. The conclusion however isn't all that satisfying especially when you consider how hard hitting and thought provoking the rest of the film is.

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Synopsis

A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.

Director: Roger Michell
Producer: Scott Rudin
Screenwriter: Chap Taylor, Michael Tolkin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.8M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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