Locke
Seen it?2014 | 85 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Rain Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 193K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Knight
- Tom HardyIvan Locke
- Ruth WilsonKatrina (voice)
- Andrew ScottDonal (voice)
- Olivia ColmanBethan (voice)
- Tom HollandEddie (voice)
- Ben DanielsGareth (voice)
- Bill MilnerSean (voice)
- Alice LoweSister Margaret (voice)
- Danny WebbCassidy (voice)
- Lee RossPC Davids (voice)