A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 romantic thriller starring Martin Lawrence as Darnell, Malinda Williams and Lynn Whitfield. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $35.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Savoy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate About?
The premise of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nightclub manager Darnell Wright balances his job with a relentless pursuit of women. He sets his sights on the sophisticated Brandi Web, launching an all‑out campaign to win her. Though his charm and lust initially succeed, Darnell soon learns the costly price of his games. When Brandi discovers a rival, she becomes a vengeful stalker, fixated on his new love.
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- independent film
- sex comedy
- fiance fiancee relationship
- woman
- dark comedy
- revenge
- dating
- african american
- irreverence
- cynicism
- womanizer
- obsessive love
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- obsession
- misogyny
- femme fatale
- farce
- chauvinist
- battle of the sexes
- discrimination
- title based on song
- stalking
- vandalism
- mother son relationship
- stalker
- nightclub
- racial slur
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Cast & Characters
Martin Lawrence leads the cast as Darnell, with Malinda Williams as Erica Wright and Lynn Whitfield as Brandi.
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Martin Lawrence as Darnell - Malinda Williams as Erica Wright
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Lynn Whitfield as Brandi -
Regina King as Mia
Also Starring in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
· 14 more- Tracy Morgan Bartender
- Roger E. Mosley Smitty
- Tommy Lister Jr. Tyrone
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Reggie
- Faizon Love Manny
- Della Reese Ma Wright
- Bobby Brown Tee
- Wendy Raquel Robinson Gwen
- Tangie Ambrose Nikki
- Daryl Mitchell Earl
- Dartanyan Edmonds Rodney
- Simbi Khali Adrienne
- Michael Taliferro Club Security #1
- Stacii Jae Johnson Peaches
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Plot Summary
What happens in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Darnell Wright, Martin Lawrence a playboy and nightclub manager at Chocolate City, has built a reputation for trading VIP access for favors from women, all while nursing lingering feelings for his childhood sweetheart, Mia, Regina King. He is ambitious and self-assured, driven by a desire to rise within the club’s ranks and secure a future he can call his own.
Full summary
The whole story of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, scene by scene
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Box Office
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate grossed $35.6 million worldwide. $34.8 million came from the US and Canada and $831,967 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$35.6M
- US & Canada
- $34.8M
- International
- $832K
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Trailer #1
How Well Do You Know A Thin Line Between Love and Hate?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the nightclub where Darnell Wright works as a manager?
Cars in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
22 cars on screen, including the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder and the 1995 Infiniti Q45.
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1993 Nissan Pathfinder Main role -
1995 Infiniti Q45 Important role -
1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1995 Nissan 300ZX Important role
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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was A Thin Line Between Love and Hate released?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate was released on April 4, 1996.
Who is in the cast of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate stars Martin Lawrence as Darnell, Malinda Williams as Erica Wright and Lynn Whitfield as Brandi, among 18 credited actors.
How much did A Thin Line Between Love and Hate make at the box office?
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate grossed $35.6 million worldwide ($34.8 million domestic, $831,967 international).
Does A Thin Line Between Love and Hate have a post-credit scene?
No. A Thin Line Between Love and Hate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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