Changing Lanes (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, Changing Lanes is a thriller and crime film directed by Roger Michell, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Changing Lanes stars Ben Affleck as Gavin Banek, Samuel L. Jackson as Doyle Gipson, Kim Staunton as Valerie Gipson and Toni Collette as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Changing Lanes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Changing Lanes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Changing Lanes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Changing Lanes (2002)?
- In US, Changing Lanes is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Changing Lanes worth watching?
- Changing Lanes holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Changing Lanes?
- Changing Lanes stars Ben Affleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Kim Staunton, Toni Collette and Sydney Pollack.
- When was Changing Lanes released?
- Changing Lanes was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.