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Lock Up

1989·Movie·R·109 min·6.8(1,326)

How much can a man take...before he gives back?

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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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaStanGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyFilmlegenden Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceCanal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilOldflixApple TV Store
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Lock Up

Lock Up is a 1989 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by John Flynn. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Lock Up was produced by Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, and Gordon Company and made in United States of America. It was released on August 4, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $24 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.

Director
John Flynn
Writers
Richard Smith, Jeb Stuart, Henry Rosenbaum
Release date
August 4, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$22 million
Production
Carolco Pictures, White Eagle, Gordon Company
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Lock Up cast & crew

Lock Up was directed by John Flynn and written by Richard Smith, Jeb Stuart, and Henry Rosenbaum.

The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Frank Leone, Donald Sutherland as Warden Drumgoole, John Amos as Captain Meissner, Sonny Landham as Chink Weber, Tom Sizemore as Dallas, and Frank McRae as Eclipse.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin, and it was produced by Michael S. Glick and Lloyd Levin.

Is Lock Up worth watching?

Lock Up holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,326 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Lock Up is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lock Up

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Cast of Lock Up

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Frank Leone

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Warden Drumgoole

John Amos

John Amos

Captain Meissner

Sonny Landham

Sonny Landham

Chink Weber

Tom Sizemore

Tom Sizemore

Dallas

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Eclipse

Darlanne Fluegel

Darlanne Fluegel

Melissa

William Allen Young

William Allen Young

Braden

Larry Romano

Larry Romano

First Base

Jordan Lund

Jordan Lund

Manly

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John Lilla

Wiley

Dean Rader Duval

Dean Rader Duval

Ernie

Lock Up — FAQs

Where can I watch Lock Up in United States?

Lock Up is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Lock Up in?

Lock Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Lock Up?

Lock Up runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Lock Up rated?

Lock Up is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,326 ratings.

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