Locke (2013)

7.1R85 minDirector: Steven Knight

2013 British–American drama film

Locke is a 2013 psychological drama road film written and directed by Steven Knight. It stars Tom Hardy in the title role (and the only on-screen character) as he drives while conducting a series of phone conversations with characters voiced by Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Tom Holland and Bill Milner.

The film premiered at the 70th Venice Film Festival on 2 September 2013. The film had a limited release in the United Kingdom beginning on 18 April 2014, and grossed $5.1 million worldwide. It was praised particularly for Hardy's performance, which won him the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Locke about?
Locke (2013) — Leaving the construction site on the eve of a major project, construction manager Ivan Locke receives news that sends him driving the two hours from Birmingham to London, but even further from the life he once knew. Making the decision that he has to make, he then calls his wife,
Is Locke based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Locke scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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