gen:LOCK (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 2019, gen:LOCK is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Fifty years in the future, an oppressive authoritarian force threatens to conquer the world. A daring team is recruited to pilot a new form of weaponized neuroscience that powers devastating mecha, but they must be willing to sacrifice everything to save the world.

Who’s in it. gen:LOCK stars Michael B. Jordan as Julian Chase (voice), Dakota Fanning as Miranda Worth (voice), Maisie Williams as Cammie MacCloud (voice) and David Tennant as Dr. Weller (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, gen:LOCK has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch gen:LOCK page.

If you liked it. Fans of gen:LOCK tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch gen:LOCK (2019)?
In US, gen:LOCK is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 gen:LOCK worth watching?
gen:LOCK holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in gen:LOCK?
gen:LOCK stars Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Fanning, Maisie Williams, David Tennant and Koichi Yamadera.
When was gen:LOCK released?
gen:LOCK was released in 2019.