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The Locksmith

2023 · 91 min

A tense, grounded crime thriller that keeps you leaning forward as a man fights for his family against corruption.

Directed by
Nicolas Harvard
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Action
Starring
Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Madeleine Guilbot
Overview
A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Nicolas Harvard
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Action
Starring
Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Madeleine Guilbot
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • redemption
  • corruption
  • crime
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
thriller, mystery, action, crime, drama
Directed by
Nicolas Harvard
Written by
Chris LaMont, Benjamin Kabialis, Joe Russo, John Glosser
Starring
Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Madeleine Guilbot, Gabriella Quezada, Ving Rhames, Jeffrey Nordling, Charlie Weber, George Akram
Music
Marlana Sheetz
Cinematography
Jeff Bierman, Marlana Sheetz
Runtime
91 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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