Lavender (2016) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Adventure
Lavender (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Metascore: ☆ 4.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.1/10
Lavender Plot Synopsis:
A photographer (Abbie Cornish) in a failing marriage suffers severe memory loss after a traumatic accident. Strange clues among her photos suggest she may be responsible for the deaths of family members she never knew she had. A concerned psychiatrist (Justin Long) tries to help her recover lost memories.
Samuel Goldwyn Films and AMBI Group brings us director Ed Gass-Donnelly"s latest film in Lavender (2016). This drama thriller film seems to have a twist ending that seems all too obvious. Dermot Mulroney, Abbie Cornish, and Justin Long star in Lavender.
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Samuel Goldwyn Films and AMBI Group will partner on the domestic release for the anticipated thriller, "Lavender." Directed by Ed Gass-Donnelly ("The Last Exorcism Part II") who co-wrote the film with Colin Frizzell ("Resident Evil: Apocalypse"), the film stars Abbie Cornish ("Limitless"), Diego Klattenhoff (TV"s "The Blacklist"), Justin Long ("Live Free or Die Hard") and Dermot Mulroney ("My Best Friend"s Wedding").
Samuel Goldwyn and AMBI will release the film exclusively on DISH on Feb. 3, 2017 one month before it hits theaters and VOD on March 3, 2017. "Lavender" is the second collaboration between the two companies, which will release the Simon Aboud film, "This Beautiful Fantastic," on March 10, 2017.
"Abbie Cornish provides a stellar performance in this psychological thriller," said Melanie Miller, Executive Vice President of Samuel Goldwyn Films. "With beautiful cinematography and a distinct vision from director Ed Gass-Donnelly, we are proud to distribute "Lavender" in partnership with Ambi Group."
In "Lavender," when a photographer (Abbie Cornish) suffers severe memory loss after a traumatic accident, strange clues amongst her photos suggest she may be responsible for the deaths of family members she never knew she had. Justin Long plays a psychiatrist who helps her recover lost memories.
Produced by Dave Valleau ("Capote") and Ed Gass-Donnelly, "Lavender" was executive produced by Andrea Iervolino ("The Merchant of Venice"), Monika Bacardi ("The Humbling"), Tex Antonucci ("The Entitled"), Emily Alden ("Mountain Men") and Jennifer Levine ("G.B.F.").
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Lavender Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Lavender Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 03, 2017, VOD: Mar 03, 2017
Writers: Colin Frizzell, Ed Gass-Donnelly
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Lavender Plot Synopsis:
A photographer (Abbie Cornish) in a failing marriage suffers severe memory loss after a traumatic accident. Strange clues among her photos suggest she may be responsible for the deaths of family members she never knew she had. A concerned psychiatrist (Justin Long) tries to help her recover lost memories.
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Lavender (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Lavender Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbie Cornish | ... | Jane |
| Dermot Mulroney | ... | Patrick |
| Justin Long | ... | Liam |
| Lola Flanery | ... | Alice Rutter |
| Diego Klattenhoff | ... | Alan |
| Peyton Kennedy | ... | Young Jane |
| Liisa Repo-Martell | ... | Jennifer |
| Sarah Abbott | ... | Susie |
| Stuart Hughes | ... | Dr. Michaels |
| Hardee T. Lineham | ... | Officer #1 |
| Katie Odegaard | ... | Charlotte |
| Mackenzie Muldoon | ... | Jody |
| David MacNiven | ... | Newspaper Reporter |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Abbie Cornish (b. August 7, 1982) – Jane
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Dermot Mulroney (b. October 31, 1963) – Patrick
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Justin Long (b. June 2, 1978) – Liam
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Lola Flanery – Alice Rutter
- Diego Klattenhoff (b. November 30, 1979) – Alan
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Peyton Kennedy (b. January 4, 2004) – Young Jane
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Liisa Repo-Martell – Jennifer
- Sarah Abbott – Susie
Height: 4' 9" (1.45 m)
Also known as: Sarah Nicole Abbott - Stuart Hughes – Dr. Michaels
- Hardee T. Lineham – Officer #1
Also known as: Hardee Lineham - Katie Odegaard – Charlotte
- Mackenzie Muldoon – Jody
- David MacNiven – Newspaper Reporter
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