

Lock Up
“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.
Where to watch Lock Up in United States
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Where is Lock Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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
Frank Leone

Donald Sutherland
Warden Drumgoole

John Amos
Captain Meissner

Sonny Landham
Chink Weber

Tom Sizemore
Dallas

Frank McRae
Eclipse

Darlanne Fluegel
Melissa

William Allen Young
Braden

Larry Romano
First Base

Jordan Lund
Manly
John Lilla
Wiley

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.











