Locked in Society

2022Movie1 h 37 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

An intriguing, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

On a Friday afternoon, there was an unexpected knock on the door of the staff room of a city high school. An ambitious father is willing to go to extremes to get his son admitted to high school. The six teachers who are still at school so shortly before the start of the weekend now have to find out the hard way. After some unexpected twists and embarrassing revelations, true abysses open up for everyone involved...

Feels like

  • Dark Satirical Comedy
  • German Social Commentary
  • Cringe Humor
  • Psychological Tension
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Class Conflict
  • Workplace Dynamics
  • Character-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Sönke Wortmann
Written by
Jan Weiler

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Facts

April 14, 2022 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language

Released
April 14, 2022
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
34 countries

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Questions about Locked in Society

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Locked in Society?

It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Locked in Society worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Locked in Society make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is Locked in Society in English?

German

No, it was made in German.