The characters of the movie. Spoilers are here, so be aware.
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Charles family
The movie's main protagonistic family. They start out fine, then get torn apart in the middle, and by the end get back together. In general
The main characters of the movie.
- Good Parents: To Kyle.
- Happily Married: Before the events of the movie.
- Parental Love Song: Any Other Day by WyclefJean featuring NorahJones
Derek Charles
Derek Charles
Portrayed by: Idris Elba
Lisa! There's nothing going on between us.
One of Gage Bendix's insurance workers, Derek had lived a wonderful life with his family until Lisa stepped into his world.- Family Man: That's who Derek is in and out of work.
- Papa Wolf: Derek was this when he searched for Kyle and had his house installed with a security system.
Sharon Charles
Sharon Charles
Portrayed by: Beyoncé
You better do something about this woman, or I will!
The stay-at-home wife of Derek, who tries to make sure the family is up and running.- Almighty Mom: Sharon left a threatening voicemail to Lisa's phone.
- Action Girl: She was during the catfight between her and Lisa.
- Action Mom: As said above.
- Housewife: Sharon actually is a housewife!
- Jealous Parent: More like she is jealous after believing that Derek is having an affair with Lisa. The two reconciled before Lisa took Kyle.
- Mama Bear: Sharon's this mom when she left the said voicemail to Lisa's phone.
Kyle Charles
Kyle Charles
Portrayed by: Nathan Myers, Nicolas Myers
The son of Derek and Sharon, who later was believed to have fallen victim to Lisa's kidnapping.- Clingy Child: Sometimes.
Gage Bendix
The company that Derek works at. Joe Gage
Joe Gage
Portrayed by: Bruce McGill
The CEO of Gage Bendix.- Rich Genius: That's why he's the CEO of Gage Bendix.
- Wealthy Philanthropist: As said above.
Ben Kingman
Ben Kingman
Portrayed by: Jerry O'Connell
One of Derek's colleagues. Patrick
Patrick
Portrayed by: Matthew Humphreys
Another one of Derek's colleagues. Hank
Hank
Portrayed by: Richard Ruccolo
Also a colleague of Derek's. Lisa Sheridan
Lisa Sheridan
Portrayed by: Ali Larter
I know how hard it must be to have someone fall out of love with you. I know.
A temp worker at Gage Bendix who tries to seduce Derek and is subsequently attacked by Sharon- Attempted Homewrecker: Seemingly so.
- Big Bad: She's responsible for the stalking of Derek
- Socialite: She poses as one during the Christmas party and retreat.
- Would Hurt a Child: Or would kidnap a child, and it's Kyle we're talking about. She posed as one of Sharon's friends while she reconciled with Derek through dinner.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
The police department that Nikki Reese is assigned to and working from. Nikki Reese
Monica "Nikki" Reese
Portrayed by: Christine Lahti
I need to get this story in your husband's own words.
The detective assigned to the Derek Charles stalker case.- Great Detective: Nikki is one.
- Lead Police Detective: Of course she is!
Others
Samantha
Samantha
Portrayed by: Scout Taylor-Compton
A babysitter hired by Derek to watch over Kyle.- What Happened to the Mouse?: Samantha isn't seen at the end of the movie, but she was likely out of town.
