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    Locke

    • 20132013
    • RR
    • 1h 25min
    IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    140K
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    Tom Hardy in Locke (2013)
    A single phone call causes the life of a successful construction manager to unravel during his drive home.
    Trailer1:32
    7 Videos
    99+ Photos
    Drama

    Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivate... Read allIvan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.

    • Director
      • Steven Knight
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
    • Stars
      • Tom Hardy
      • Olivia Colman(voice)
      • Ruth Wilson(voice)
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Steven Knight
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
    • Stars
      • Tom Hardy
      • Olivia Colman(voice)
      • Ruth Wilson(voice)
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    • 439User reviews
    • 372Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 33 nominations

    Videos7

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:32
    International Trailer
    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    Theatrical Trailer
    Clip
    Clip 1:12
    Clip
    Locke
    Featurette 2:52
    Locke
    "Hamlet on the Highway"
    Featurette 2:52
    "Hamlet on the Highway"
    Interview
    Interview 5:47
    Interview
    Interview
    Interview 5:50
    Interview

    Photos106

    Tom Hardy in Locke (2013)
    Steven Knight in Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy in Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy, Guy Heeley, and Paul Webster at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy and Steven Knight at an event for Locke (2013)
    Tom Hardy, Guy Heeley, Paul Webster, Stuart Ford, and Steven Knight at an event for Locke (2013)
    Steven Knight at an event for Locke (2013)

    Top cast

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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Ivan Lockeas Ivan Locke
    Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman
    • Bethanas Bethan
    • (voice)
    Ruth Wilson
    Ruth Wilson
    • Katrinaas Katrina
    • (voice)
    Andrew Scott
    Andrew Scott
    • Donalas Donal
    • (voice)
    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • Garethas Gareth
    • (voice)
    Tom Holland
    Tom Holland
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (voice)
    Bill Milner
    Bill Milner
    • Seanas Sean
    • (voice)
    Danny Webb
    Danny Webb
    • Cassidyas Cassidy
    • (voice)
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Sister Margaretas Sister Margaret
    • (voice)
    Silas Carson
    Silas Carson
    • Doctor Gulluas Doctor Gullu
    • (voice)
    Lee Ross
    Lee Ross
    • PC Davidsas PC Davids
    • (voice)
    Kirsty Dillon
    Kirsty Dillon
    • Gareth's Wifeas Gareth's Wife
    • (voice)
    Alice Cady
    • Car Phoneas Car Phone
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Steven Knight
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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, his sons, his co-workers and boss telling them the secret that he is bearing and trying to keep his job and family intact. But even more importantly, he will have to face himself and the choices he has made. —Anne Campbell
    drivingmarital troublebirmingham englandbreak up over the phonecheating husband63 more
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    • Taglines
      • No turning back
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie had an unconventional shooting schedule. Tom Hardy filmed his part in 6 days, shooting the movie twice per night as it was filmed in a single take. The other actors were in a hotel room, speaking on the phone with Hardy, who was on location.
    • Goofs
      They mention the "large" delivery of 355 metric tonnes of concrete with 218 trucks. Apart from the fact that wet concrete is usually referred to in volume, not weight, the calculation of trucks needed for this weight is wrong. The mixing trucks on average hold 18 tons of concrete each, meaning that they only need 20 trucks.
    • Quotes

      Ivan Locke: Well hear this, Gareth. When I left the site just over two hours ago, I had a job, a wife, a home. And now I have none of those things. I have none of those things left. I just have myself and the car that I'm in. And I'm just driving and that's it.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ivan Locke
      by Dickon Hinchliffe

    User reviews439

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    An ingenious and enthralling character study
    Both in terms of technique and storytelling approach Locke proves to be a fascinating piece of filmmaking, as the audience accompanies a successful construction manager on a thrilling car journey, where he faces a massive, life-changing predicament, one that effects both his professional and private life. Tom Hardy is simply magnificent in the title role, portraying a highly complex character for whom one develops very mixed emotions, as he is respected and despised both at the same time. The film demonstrates great ingenuity and creativity with its concept, proving gripping and incredibly suspenseful throughout, the credit for the which can be equally shared by Hardy's marvelous acting skills and a captivating story that is flawlessly executed. The fact that a fairly simple film with a single actor, a single confined location and a long string of problems can produce such a spellbinding experience is nothing short of extraordinary, which certainly makes Locke worthy of the highest praise.
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    • Jul 25, 2014

    FAQ2

    • Which one of Locke's sons is older; Tom or Eddie?
    • How many phone calls does Ivan Locke recieve during the whole movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lok
    • Filming locations
      • Broadgate, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • IM Global
      • Shoebox Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,375,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $81,006
      • Apr 27, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,090,608
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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