IMDb 5.9 2015 HD

Lila & Eve

Lila & Eve

2015
Drama Thriller
94 min R USA
6.1 / 10
5.9 IMDB

Lila, a grief-stricken mother reeling from her son’s murder, attends a support group where she meets Eve, who urges her to take matters into her own hands to…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Charles Stone III / Mari Wilson
Starring
Viola Davis / Jennifer Lopez / Shea Whigham / Aml Ameen / Andre Royo / Chris Chalk / Julius Tennon / Yolonda Ross

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Seraphina Khan
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Lila & Eve', Viola Davis delivers a performance of raw, unadulterated power, embodying a mother's unbearable grief and her subsequent descent into vengeance. Jennifer Lopez offers a sharp, compelling contrast as Eve, the catalyst for Lila's transformation.…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Lila & Eve' presents a stark and often brutal examination of maternal rage. Viola Davis’s portrayal of Lila is a masterclass in conveying profound sorrow and a steely resolve born of desperation. Jennifer Lopez complements her with a…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that aims for hard-hitting emotional resonance, and it certainly achieves that through its central performances. Viola Davis is a force of nature as Lila, a mother consumed by the need to avenge her son.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A potent cocktail of grief and vigilante justice, 'Lila & Eve' succeeds largely on the strength of its lead actresses. Viola Davis is, as expected, phenomenal, conveying a mother's raw anguish with every fibre of her being. Jennifer…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Viola Davis delivers a performance of gut-wrenching intensity as Lila, a mother shattered by her son's murder. Jennifer Lopez offers a steely counterpoint as Eve, the woman who offers Lila a path to vengeance. The film, however, struggles…

FAQs

'Lila & Eve' delves into the profound depths of grief and the overwhelming urge for maternal vengeance. It scrutinises the failures of the justice system and the resulting desperation that can lead individuals to take matters into their own hands. The film also examines the complexities of morality when faced with immense personal tragedy, questioning the boundaries of what is justifiable. Themes of solidarity forged through shared trauma and the psychological toll of seeking retribution are also prominent.