Lock Up (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Lock Up is an action and crime film directed by John Flynn, running about 115 minutes. “How much can a man take...before he gives back?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lock Up stars Sylvester Stallone as Frank Leone, Donald Sutherland as Warden Drumgoole, John Amos as Captain Meissner and Sonny Landham as Chink Weber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lock Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lock Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lock Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lock Up (1989)?
- In US, Lock Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lock Up worth watching?
- Lock Up holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lock Up?
- Lock Up stars Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos, Sonny Landham and Tom Sizemore.
- When was Lock Up released?
- Lock Up was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.