A Moment She Couldn’t Resist. An Obsession He Can’t Control.|Jan. 23, 2015|United States|91 Min.|R
Genre: Romance;Thriller
Description: Claire Peterson separates from her husband, Garrett, after discovering his affair with his secretary. Encouraged by her best friend Vicky, Claire considers divorce. Shortly after, 19-year-old Noah Sandborn moves in next door to assist his wheelchair-bound uncle. Claire and her teenage son Kevin learn that Noah became an orphan after his family tragically died in a car accident the previous year. Noah befriends Kevin and begins attending Claire’s school, where she teaches Classics. He expresses a deep interest in Homer’s *Iliad*, catching Claire’s attention. When Kevin and Garrett go on a fishing trip, Noah notices Claire watching him through her window.
After a disastrous double date, Claire is left feeling lonely. Noah invites her over to help with cooking, and she ends up having dinner with him. Despite her reservations, Claire succumbs to Noah’s advances, and they share a passionate night together. The next morning, Claire regrets the encounter, which infuriates Noah, causing him to lash out violently.
As the school year starts, Noah manipulates his way into Claire’s class by hacking into her computer. He drives a wedge between Kevin and his father, causing Kevin to rebel against Garrett. Later, during gym class, Kevin overexerts himself and goes into shock, but Noah saves him using an EpiPen. Claire receives flowers from Noah, leading to a confrontation. When Noah sees Claire and Garrett together after a date, he becomes increasingly obsessed, haunted by memories of their intimate encounter.
Cast director: Rob Cohen
Cast actor: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Ian Nelson, John Corbett, Kristin Chenoweth, Hill Harper, Lexi Atkins, François Chau, Bailey Chase, Raquel Gardner
Original name: The Boy Next Door