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Lock Up

1989Movie1 h 49 minR

Crime
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic526.9Rotten Tomatoes31%51%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic526.9Rotten Tomatoes31%51%

Summary

Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John Flynn
Written by
Jeb Stuart, Richard Smith, Henry Rosenbaum
Produced by
Tony Munafo, Lawrence Gordon, Adam Simon
Music by
Bill Conti

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Facts

August 4, 1989 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
August 4, 1989
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Forced to Watch, Hellhole Prison, Dead Man's Switch +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lock Up?"

Questions about Lock Up

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Where can I stream Lock Up?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lock Up from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lock Up worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (42).

Was Lock Up a box office flop?

Budget$24 million
Box office$22 million

Yes: it cost about $24 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

What tropes does Lock Up use?

Forced to WatchHellhole PrisonDead Man's SwitchPolice BrutalityHate SinkDa ChiefDespair Event HorizonWhat Are You in For?Oh, Crap!Award-Bait SongNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownReassigned to Antarcticaand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Forced to Watch, Hellhole Prison, and Dead Man's Switch.