Our take
Locked is an R-rated thriller about a thief trapped in a soundproof SUV by Anthony Hopkins' vigilante. Expect claustrophobic threats, beatings, a forced urine-drinking survival moment, gun violence with blood, and 60+ f-words. A young daughter motivates the hero but is not harmed on screen
Uplifting themes
A father's love for his child drives his survival Hero is sympathetic but commits theft
Story (may spoil tone)
When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William, a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Beatings, gunshots with blood, and prolonged psychological torture
Beatings, gunshots with blood, and prolonged psychological torture
Language Pervasive strong language shouted in a confined space
Pervasive strong language shouted in a confined space
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Brief drug reference per the rating wording
Brief drug reference per the rating wording
Frightening Claustrophobic entrapment and a sadistic captor create sustained terror
Claustrophobic entrapment and a sadistic captor create sustained terror
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A young daughter waits off screen; she is not physically harmed
A young daughter waits off screen; she is not physically harmed
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody injuries and gun violence; injury detail noted by the UK rating
Bloody injuries and gun violence; injury detail noted by the UK rating
Dangerous behaviour Breaking into cars and enduring torture are central
Breaking into cars and enduring torture are central
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Desperation and trauma undertones for the trapped hero
Desperation and trauma undertones for the trapped hero
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- When does punishment cross the line into cruelty?
- The hero steals to support his child. How do movies frame desperate choices?