Lockdown

R

2003

1h 41m

Drama

Action

List

58%

12 Reviews

Tomatometer

78%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

Avery (Richard T. Jones) has finally gotten his life back on track. A competitive swimmer, he had to drop out of college to support his girlfriend, Krista (Melissa De Sousa), and their son, Jordan. He's back on the swim-meet circuit, and starting to have some success. When he's approached by a college scout after winning his latest race, he goes out to celebrate with his friends, Cashmere (Gabriel Casseus) and Dre. In an instant, Avery's luck is about to run out.

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Tom Long

Detroit News

Despite a low budget and predictable story line, Lockdown has undeniable power to it, fired by some fine performances and a terrifying portrayal of prison life that rings disturbingly true.

Rated: C+

Feb 14, 2003

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Doesn't tell you much about prison life that the movies ... haven't told you already.

Feb 14, 2003

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

What makes the movie memorable is its authenticity.

Feb 14, 2003

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 16, 2005

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 15, 2005

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StephenPaul C

The worst 01 hour: and 41 minutes of criminals getting arrested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Audience Member

very good film and quite straight forward for me to understand what was happening

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

unfortunately this happens way too often

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie!!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

great prison movie brought to you from master p. Very brutal, not for the faint of heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Wow! I don't even have words for this movie. This joint was amazing! Probably THE best prison movie, I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty! I'd recommend this movie to anyone. Great plot and storyline.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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John Luessenhop

Director

Richard T. Jones

Avery

Gabriel Casseus

Cashmere

Melissa De Sousa

Krista

Bill Nunn

Charles

Clifton Powell

Malachi

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Synopsis

Avery (Richard T. Jones) has finally gotten his life back on track. A competitive swimmer, he had to drop out of college to support his girlfriend, Krista (Melissa De Sousa), and their son, Jordan. He's back on the swim-meet circuit, and starting to have some success. When he's approached by a college scout after winning his latest race, he goes out to celebrate with his friends, Cashmere (Gabriel Casseus) and Dre. In an instant, Avery's luck is about to run out.

Director: John Luessenhop
Screenwriter: Preston A. Whitmore II
Production Co: Evolution Entertainment, Palm Pictures
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Graphic Drug Use|Brutal Violence|Sexual Assaults|Strong Scene of Sexuality)
Genre: Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $449.5K
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)