---
title: "Lantana"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lantana-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9523
imdb_id: "tt0259393"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 238
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lantana (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lantana-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Lantana" (2001).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Lantana
Year: 2001
Genres: Crime, Drama, and Mystery
Runtime: 2h 1m
US Release Date: 03/08/2002
Rating: R
Director: Ray Lawrence (Source 3)
Cast: Anthony LaPaglia, Rachael Blake, Kerry Armstrong, Manu Bennett, Melissa Martinez, Andrew Bovell (Source 3)
Synopsis: Valerie Somers is plagued with grief over her daughter's murder and suspects her husband John is cheating. When Valerie disappears, Detective Leon Zat tries to solve the mystery. A web of love, sex, and deceit involves four related couples with distrustful partners.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Lantana is a 2001 crime, drama, and mystery film with a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ray Lawrence
- **Networks / Studios**: MBP, Jan Chapman Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony LaPaglia** as *Leon Zat*
- **Geoffrey Rush** as *John Knox*
- **Barbara Hershey** as *Valerie Somers*
- **Kerry Armstrong** as *Sonja Zat*
- **Rachael Blake** as *Jane O'May*
- **Vince Colosimo** as *Nick*
- **Russell Dykstra** as *Michael*
- **Daniela Farinacci** as *Paula D'Amato*
- **Peter Phelps** as *Patrick Phelan*
- **Leah Purcell** as *Claudia Wiss*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lantana online?
Lantana is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Lantana worth watching?
Lantana holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 238 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Lantana and when was it released?
Lantana is a feature film with a runtime of 121 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Lantana?
Lantana was directed by Ray Lawrence.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lantana — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9523)
- [Best Australian films since 1991 [Zero to One-Eighty]](https://ztoe.net/2006/07/best-australian-films/)
- [Lantana (2001)](https://www.listal.com/)
- [Lantana (2001) - Box Office and Financial Information](https://www.the-numbers.com/)
- [Lantana - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt0259393/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*