The film was a box office success, with a budget of $45,000,000, it grossed $66,818,548 in the United States and $28,117,216 internationally, for a total gross of $94,935,764. Critical response Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 77% based on 151 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critics consensus states: "Though some may find its conclusion unsatisfying, Changing Lanes is a tense, well-crafted exploration of meaty ethical dilemmas." Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B−" on an A+ to F scale. Roger Ebert of Chicago Sun-Times praised the film, calling it one of the year's best. References External links 2000s thriller drama films 2002 films 2002 psychological thriller films American thriller drama films 2000s English-language films Films scored by David Arnold Films about alcoholism Films about lawyers Films directed by Roger Michell Films produced by Scott Rudin Films set in New York City Films shot in New York City Paramount Pictures films Films with screenplays by Michael Tolkin 2002 drama films Films about road accidents and incidents 2000s American films