Saru Lock: The Movie (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Saru Lock: The Movie is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tetsu Maeda, running about 112 minutes. “All he did was unlock a safe... And now the chase is on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Saru is a talented young locksmith who unlocks any kind of lock. He is, however, a complete fool when it comes to women. One day a girl Mayumi asks him to open a safe full of stolen money. Knowing nothing about it, Saru takes the money briefcase with Mayumi and finds himself with yakuza gangsters and also police in hot pursuit.
Who’s in it. Saru Lock: The Movie stars Hayato Ichihara as Yataro Sarumaru, Manami Higa as Mayumi Shinozaki, Sousuke Takaoka as Jiro Yamada and Sei Ashina as Ritsuko Mizuhara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Saru Lock: The Movie 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 Saru Lock: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saru Lock: The Movie 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 Saru Lock: The Movie (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saru Lock: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saru Lock: The Movie worth watching?
- Saru Lock: The Movie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saru Lock: The Movie?
- Saru Lock: The Movie stars Hayato Ichihara, Manami Higa, Sousuke Takaoka, Sei Ashina and Gota Watabe.
- When was Saru Lock: The Movie released?
- Saru Lock: The Movie was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.