Locke the Superman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Locke the Superman is an animation and science fiction film directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. When the villainous Lady Kahn starts building an army of super-powerful espers, Colonel Ryu Yamaki is dispatched to recruit the most powerful superhuman in the known universe to help oppose her. Unfortunately, the esper known only as Locke has either never heard the "with great powers come great responsibilities" speech or he simply doesn't care, and he refuses to leave his peaceful civilian life herding sheep. However, when Lady Kahn makes a preemptive move to take Locke and Ryu out of the picture, the irritated superbeing quickly changes his mind. Now the bad guys are about to learn that starting a fight with someone with super powers that include teleportation, a nearly indestructible force field and space martial arts was a very big mistake!
Who’s in it. Locke the Superman stars Keiichi Nanba as Locke (voice), Keiko Han as Jessica Orin / Amelia (voice), Taeko Nakanishi as Lady Kahn (voice) and Toshiko Fujita as Cornelia Prim (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Locke the Superman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Locke the Superman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Locke the Superman tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Locke the Superman (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Locke the Superman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Locke the Superman worth watching?
- Locke the Superman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Locke the Superman?
- Locke the Superman stars Keiichi Nanba, Keiko Han, Taeko Nakanishi, Toshiko Fujita and Yoshito Yasuhara.
- When was Locke the Superman released?
- Locke the Superman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.