Lockout (2012)
A fast-paced sci-fi action ride set in orbit, where one rogue agent is humanity's last hope against a prison gone rogue.
Lockout - Movie Information
- Original Title: Lockout
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Stephen St. Leger, James Mather
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 12, 2012 (Israel), April 13, 2012 (United States - PG-13), April 13, 2012 (Canada - 14A), April 20, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), May 10, 2012 (Germany - 16), April 18, 2012 (France), July 12, 2012 (Australia - MA15+), July 12, 2012 (Brazil - 16), July 25, 2012 (Italy), June 15, 2012 (Spain - 16), June 14, 2012 (South Korea), August 7, 2012 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Lock-Out (US), Prisionera del espacio (AR), 太空一号 (CN), Lokautas (LV), 拯救太空1號 (HK)
- Production Companies: EuropaCorp
- Production Countries: France
Lockout - Plot
Set in the near future, Lockout follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent , whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the President's daughter from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum security prison.
Lockout - Trailer
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Take no prisoners.
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Lockout - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Stephen St. Leger
- James Mather
Main Cast
- Guy Pearce
- Maggie Grace
- Vincent Regan
- Joseph Gilgun
- Lennie James
- Peter Stormare
- Jacky Ido
- Tim Plester
- Mark Tankersley
- Anne-Solenne Hatte
Writers
- Luc Besson
- Stephen St. Leger
- James Mather
Producers
- Marc Libert
- Leila Smith
Lockout - FAQs
Where can you stream or watch Lockout (2012)?
Lockout is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi TV. It can also be rented or purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Lockout based on a true story?
No, Lockout is not based on a true story. It is an original science fiction action film written by Luc Besson, Stephen St. Leger, and James Mather. The story is set in a futuristic world where a maximum-security prison orbits Earth in outer space.
Who are the main actors in Lockout?
Lockout stars Guy Pearce as the wisecracking anti-hero Snow and Maggie Grace as Emilie Warnock, the President's daughter. The supporting cast includes Vincent Regan, Joseph Gilgun, Lennie James, Peter Stormare, and Jacky Ido.
What is Lockout (2012) about?
Lockout is set in the near future and follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent whose only shot at freedom is rescuing the President's daughter from a violent prison riot aboard an orbital maximum-security space station. Critics noted its fast pace and Pearce's charismatic performance.
Who directed Lockout and who wrote it?
Lockout was co-directed by Stephen St. Leger and James Mather, making it their feature directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Luc Besson, Stephen St. Leger, and James Mather. The film was produced by EuropaCorp, Luc Besson's French production company.
What is the age rating and runtime of Lockout?
Lockout is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it suitable for audiences aged 13 and older. The film runs approximately 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes). Other countries assigned ratings ranging from 14A in Canada to MA15+ in Australia.
Is Lockout connected to Escape from New York?
Lockout is not officially connected to Escape from New York, but John Carpenter, director of that 1981 film, successfully sued the producers for plagiarism in a French court. The court found that Lockout borrowed key elements from Carpenter's film, resulting in a financial settlement against EuropaCorp.
What are similar movies to Lockout?
If you enjoyed Lockout, you may also like The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Passengers (2016), Code 46 (2003), Westworld (1973), and Identity (2003). These films share similar themes of science fiction, action, and survival in high-stakes futuristic settings.
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