A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
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| Directed by | Martin Lawrence |
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| Story by | Martin Lawrence |
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| Cinematography | Francis Kenny |
| Edited by | John Carter |
| Music by | Roger Troutman |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
| Box office | $34.8 million |
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American comedy thriller film starring and directed by Martin Lawrence in his feature film directorial debut. It tells the story of Darnell Wright (Lawrence), a ladies' man who finds himself stalked by one of his obsessed lovers: Brandi (Lynn Whitfield), an attractive and successful, but unstable older realtor businesswoman.
Along with directing and starring in the film, Lawrence co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kenny Buford, Bentley Kyle Evans and Kim Bass. Released by New Line Cinema and Savoy Pictures on April 3, 1996, the film grossed $34.8 million at the box office against a budget of $8 million. As of 2025, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is the only film that Lawrence has ever directed.