Locked Down (2021)

A couple attempts a high-risk, high-stakes jewelry heist at a department store.

Director:

Doug Liman

Writer:

Steven Knight

Stars:

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anne Hathaway, Sonic

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sonic	...	Hedgehog
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Paxton
Dulé Hill	...	David
Jazmyn Simon	...	Maria
Anne Hathaway	...	Linda
Frances Ruffelle	...	Neighbour
Bobby Schofield	...	Noah
Tallulah Greive	...	Lily
Dan Ball	...	Toby
Louis Ball	...	Toby's Child
Katie Leung	...	Natasha
Mark Gatiss	...	Donald
Eva Röse	...	Melissa
Ben Kingsley	...	Malcolm
Ben Stiller	...	Guy

Storyline

Paxton and Linda, a couple at the end of their relationship who are only still living together because of lock-down orders in the U.K. The two attempt to navigate their new situations as COVID-19 spreads around the globe; Paxton is furloughed from his job, while Linda is forced to fire employees from her company as they look to cut costs. Through his boss Malcolm, Paxton "using a fake identity" accepts work transporting goods and materials from places that are closing during the lock-down. One of his stops is a department store that's part of Linda's corporation. Dissatisfied with their current state of life, Paxton and Linda design a plan to steal an expensive diamond from the department store so they can become rich.

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Plot Keywords:

pandemic | year 2020 | london england | reference to edgar allen poe | f word | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout and some drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lily James was originally cast but dropped out. She was replaced by Lucy Boynton.

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Quotes

Paxton: Being locked up is making it worse.

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Crazy Credits

There is an after credit scene with Paxton making bread.

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Soundtracks

Piano Concerto No:5
Arranged & Performed by Batu Sener

User Reviews

Not a great story, just fun to watch

There's a lot of disappointment from people who expected a good heist plot or a compelling marriage romcom.

I went in with no expectations at all, and the strong acting and good score were quite enough to make it enjoyable.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lockdown

Company Credits

Production Co:

Storyteller Productions, AGC Studios, Hypnotic

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1