Locke fingerprintMasterful craft, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Locke is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving. Much of it is about family.
The mind, everyday modern life, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and sound design stand out.
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No turning back.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Locke is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
1 h 25 min
Locke runs 1 h 25 min.
Not quite. Critics rate Locke higher (96) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
+30GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Locke in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Locke, including The Ace, The Alcoholic, Mundane Made Awesome.
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