Lantana (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lantana is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Ray Lawrence, starring Anthony LaPaglia. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $15.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Ray Lawrence
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lantana About?
The premise of Lantana without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the sudden death of her daughter, Valerie Somers is consumed by grief and suspects her husband is concealing something. Her subsequent disappearance triggers a complex investigation led by Detective Leon Zat. The case exposes a web of secrets and lies connecting four couples, revealing a disturbing pattern of infidelity, betrayal, and hidden pain as Zat works to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.
Lantana Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rear entry sex
- adulterous wife
- lust
- scantily clad female
- nylons
- unfaithful wife
- cleavage
- unfaithfulness
- sexuality
- cheating wife
- fondling
- breasts
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- police officer
- dance instructor
- panties
- audio cassette
- extramarital affair
- body bag
- helicopter
- photograph
- police car
- bar
- anger
- tears
- sydney australia
- crying man
- salsa dancing
- australia
- therapy
- therapist
- telephone call
- teenage boy
- restaurant
- police raid
- pearl earring
- infidelity
- sex
- adultery
- female frontal nudity
- leg spreading
- nipples visible through clothing
- gay man
- trust
- secret
- black panties
- speech
- police arrest
- counselor
- police station
- isolated place
Lantana Cast
Anthony LaPaglia stars in Lantana. Directed by Ray Lawrence.
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Director Ray Lawrence
More from Ray Lawrence
More films directed by Ray Lawrence, best-rated first: Jindabyne and Bliss.
Lantana Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lantana 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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Lantana Plot Summary
What happens in Lantana from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A woman’s lifeless body is discovered among the lantana bushes in a quiet suburban area. Meanwhile, Leon, a dedicated policeman, shares an intimate encounter with Jane in a motel, before they part ways. Later, Leon and his wife, Sonja, attend Latin dance classes, where they unexpectedly find Jane—recently separated and also taking the same classes—participating. Despite the aspirations of the classes, Leon feels out of place and struggles to enjoy himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Lantana, scene by scene
Lantana Box Office
Lantana grossed $15.7 million worldwide. $4.6 million came from the US and Canada and $11.1 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $4.6M
- International
- $11.1M
Lantana Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer US Trailer
- Trailer Official Australian Trailer
How Well Do You Know Lantana?
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 main setting of the movie 'Lantana'?
Cars in Lantana
25 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford F-100 and the 1999 Holden Commodore VT.
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1972 Ford F-100 Main role -
1999 Holden Commodore VT Important role -
2000 Holden Commodore VT Important role -
1999 Mitsubishi Magna Important role
Lantana Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Parejas en conflicto” and “란타나”.
- Also known as
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- Parejas en conflicto
- 란타나
- לנטנה
- Lantana - A szövevény
- Лантана
- Kwestia zaufania
- 爱情无色无味
- ランタナ
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Lantana FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lantana, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lantana?
Lantana runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Lantana released?
Lantana was released on December 14, 2001.
Who directed Lantana?
Lantana was directed by Ray Lawrence.
More films by Ray Lawrence Who is in the cast of Lantana?
Lantana stars Anthony LaPaglia.
How much did Lantana make at the box office?
Lantana grossed $15.7 million worldwide ($4.6 million domestic, $11.1 million international).
How is Lantana rated?
Lantana has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Lantana have a post-credit scene?
No. Lantana has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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