Changing Lanes

The cacophony of a Manhattan morning explodes as the camera sweeps across the FDR Drive, a river of metal reflecting the city’s relentless energy. Amidst the gridlock, two lives are about to collide. Gavin Banek, a high-powered lawyer portrayed by Ben Affleck, races against time, a crucial document clutched in his briefcase, his career hanging in the balance. Simultaneously, Doyle Gipson, embodied by Samuel L. Jackson, an insurance salesman trying to get his life back on track, is desperately trying to make it to court to see his children. A minor fender-bender, a moment of shared frustration, escalates into a furious exchange. A split-second decision by Gavin to leave the scene sets off a chain reaction that unravels Doyle’s fragile progress, and the precious document goes missing. Toni Collette as Michelle, Gavin’s colleague, watches with growing unease as the situation spins out of control. The stakes are raised when Stephen Delano, played by Sydney Pollack, becomes entangled in the escalating conflict, his own agenda adding fuel to the fire. In a city where ambition and desperation collide, two men find themselves on a collision course, their lives forever altered by a single, fateful mistake.

Movie Overview

Title	Changing Lanes
Release Date	2002-04-07
Runtime	98 minutes
Genre	Thriller, Action, Drama

Movie Cast

Name	Character
Ben Affleck	Gavin Banek
Samuel L. Jackson	Doyle Gipson
Toni Collette	Michelle
Sydney Pollack	Stephen Delano
William Hurt	Doyle’s Sponsor
Amanda Peet	Cynthia Delano Banek
Richard Jenkins	Walter Arnell
Dylan Baker	Finch
Kim Staunton	Valerie Gipson
John Benjamin Hickey	Carlyle
Michael McGrath	Seavers
Bruce Altman	Terry Kaufman
Jennifer Dundas	Mina Dunne
Joe Grifasi	Judge Cosell
Tina Sloan	Mrs. Delano
Akil Walker	Stephen Gipson
Matt Malloy	Ron Cabot
Cole Hawkins	Danny Gipson
Ileen Getz	Ellen
Myra Lucretia Taylor	Judge Frances Abarbanel
Lisa LeGuillou	Gina Gugliotta
Angela Goethals	Sarah Windsor
Kevin Sussman	Tyler Cohen
Susan Varon	Sheryl Buckburg
Noel Wilson	Bartender at Arlo’s
Angel Caban	Security Guard at School
Jim Lovelett	Security Guard at School
Julia Gibson	Receptionist at AD&S
Ray Bokhour	Willard
Suzanne Hevner	Delano’s Secretary
Caleb Archer	Kid on Bike
Jordan Gelber	Priest
Olga Merediz	Mrs. Miller
Jayne Houdyshell	Miss Tetley
Shabazz Ray	Cop at Precinct
Raymond Anthony Thomas	Cop at Precinct
Michael Pitt	Music Teacher/Conductor
Genevieve Elam	Waitress
Juan Lara	Orchestra Child
Anastasia Rojas	Orchestra Child
Nicole Wright	Orchestra Child
Clive Oliver Greenberg	Orchestra Child
Gilbert S. Williams	Mike
Sophia Guaspari	Orchestra Member
Ruben Jared Seraballs	Orchestra Member
Father Bonneau	Self
Jewel Brimage	Teacher
Katarina Kianna	Teacher
Vanessa Quel	Kate
Howard I. Laniado	Barry
Tony Machine	Office Worker
Carolyn Feldschuh	Office Worker
Maria Alaina Mason	Office Worker
Harvey Waldman	Author in Newsroom Interview
Pamela Hart	Newscaster
Neal Jones	Newsroom Writer
Susan Blackwell	Newsroom Producer
Alyson Renaldo	Newsroom Executive Producer
James Soviero	Newsroom Associate Producer
Mary A. Kelly	Newsroom Script Supervisor
Anthony DiGiacomo	Newsroom Associate Director
Richard Velasco	Newsroom Director
Leonard L. Thomas	Newsroom Reporter
Richard Kelly	AA Group Leader
Selena Blake	Insurance Broker
Harriet Rosenthal	Family Court Member
John Kohl	Family Court Member
Lisa Vogel	Family Court Member
Bob Heffernan	Simon Dunne
Michael Arthur	Ticket Cop (uncredited)
Myriam Blanckaert	Lawyer (uncredited)
Lloyd Booker	DOUBLE / ON SCREEN (uncredited)
Salvatore Cavaliere	Family Court Officer (uncredited)
Israel Chaplin	George (uncredited)
Monet Cunningham	Family Court Member (uncredited)
Jason Diamond	Church Member (uncredited)
Philip M. Gardiner	Parishioner (uncredited)
Sean T. Krishnan	Sikh (uncredited)
Michael Lanuto	Bank Patron / Street Pedestrian (uncredited)
Pete Macnamara	Irate Pedestrian (uncredited)
Joseph Oliveira	Road Driver (uncredited)
David C. Roehm Sr.	Defendant in Custody (uncredited)
Sam Rovin	Paralegal (uncredited)
John H. Tobin	AA Attendee (uncredited)
Jarred Treiber	Park Avenue Businessman (uncredited)
David Von Roehm	Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
Ray Wineteer	Parishioner (uncredited)
Waneeki Yokomee-Fung	Tourist (uncredited)

Storyline

In the relentless urban sprawl of New York City, two lives collide, setting off a destructive chain of events in “Changing Lanes.” Gavin Banek, an ambitious, morally flexible lawyer on the cusp of becoming partner in his father-in-law Stephen Delano’s prestigious law firm, is rushing to court with a crucial document when he has a minor car accident with Doyle Gipson, a recovering alcoholic and struggling father fighting to regain custody of his children. The accident seems insignificant, but Banek’s ruthless ambition leads him to leave the scene, inadvertently leaving Gipson without the document he desperately needs to prove his worthiness as a father in court. As Gipson’s life unravels, fueled by his past demons and the injustice he’s suffered, he seeks retribution, employing increasingly desperate measures to make Banek understand the consequences of his actions. Banek, initially dismissive, soon finds his own life and career threatened, his marriage to Cynthia strained as Gipson’s actions expose the hidden cracks in his seemingly perfect existence. The escalating conflict between Banek and Gipson forces them to confront their own moral compromises, pushing them down increasingly dark paths, forcing them to consider how far they are willing to go to reclaim what they believe they have lost, culminating in a tense confrontation where both men must decide if forgiveness and redemption are possible, or if they are doomed to destroy each other entirely.

Details

In the high-stakes thriller, “Changing Lanes,” a seemingly minor car accident on New York City’s bustling FDR Drive ignites a furious battle between two men from vastly different worlds. Gavin Banek, portrayed by Ben Affleck, is a successful, high-powered lawyer on his way to an important court hearing. Doyle Gipson, brought to life by Samuel L. Jackson, is a recovering alcoholic and struggling father desperately trying to see his children. The fender-bender becomes a catalyst when Gavin, in his haste, leaves the scene with a crucial file belonging to Doyle. This sets off a chain of escalating events as Doyle seeks to reclaim what he’s lost, and Gavin tries to cover his tracks to protect his career and marriage to Cynthia Delano Banek, played by Amanda Peet. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate law and personal redemption, their lives intertwine, exposing secrets and forcing them to confront their own moral compromises. William Hurt appears as Doyle’s Sponsor. The film delves into themes of morality, justice, and the devastating consequences of impulsive actions, showcasing how a single moment can irrevocably alter the course of multiple lives. As their conflict intensifies, the film questions whether either man can truly reclaim what they’ve lost without destroying themselves and each other in the process.

FAQs

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Changing Lanes FAQs

What is the movie ‘Changing Lanes’ about?

It’s about a minor car accident between two strangers in New York City that escalates into a vicious battle, as each tries to dismantle the other’s life.

What genres does ‘Changing Lanes’ belong to?

It falls into the genres of Thriller, Action, and Drama.

Who are the main actors in ‘Changing Lanes’?

The main actors are Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson.

Who directed ‘Changing Lanes’?

Roger Michell directed the movie.

When was ‘Changing Lanes’ released?

It was released on April 7, 2002.

What is the runtime of ‘Changing Lanes’?

The movie has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What was the budget for ‘Changing Lanes’?

The budget for the film was 45 million dollars.

What was the revenue generated by ‘Changing Lanes’?

The film grossed 94.9 million dollars.

What is the tagline for ‘Changing Lanes’?

The tagline is “One wrong turn deserves another.”

Where does the movie take place?

The movie is set in New York City.

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