The Locksmith

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The Locksmith

2023

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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An expert locksmith (Ryan Phillippe) is released from prison and pulled back into a world of crooked cops and small-town gangsters, despite the future he hoped to build with his ex-fiancé (Kate Bosworth), a detective, and their daughter.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Apr 18, 2023

2/5

The plot manoeuvres in this léger noir are so boilerplate and predictable that viewers are likely to find themselves expecting much bigger twists than are actually delivered.

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Murtada Elfadl

Variety

Feb 4, 2023

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Pay it half a mind and every few minutes a loud bang, a gunshot or an actor yelling would draw attention. The plot is so straightforward that nothing will be missed. Alas, nothing is gained either, and the entertainment value is subpar at best.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Feb 3, 2023

“The Locksmith” has a fine film noir premise, delivered with a fair amount of oomph by a veteran cast and first-time feature director Nicolas Harvard.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Apr 24, 2023

The Locksmith is an idiotic flop whose screenplay should've stayed locked up in places where bad screenplays never get made into movies. The plot twists are really plot holes. The performances and direction are low-quality and uninspired.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Feb 8, 2023

3/5

While everything about this dramatic thriller feels familiar, it's made watchable by a strong cast and an earthy filmmaking approach that hints at emotional depth.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Feb 8, 2023

2.5/5

(Phillippe) has found a home in these B-movie thrillers. But to his credit there’s never a sense he’s slumming it or just cashing a check. He’s a sturdy lead who finds ways to make each of his characters interesting. It’s the same with “The Locksmith”.

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Jay S

@Alohaboy Jul 15, 2026

The protagonist whining and stupid. Due to a poorly written script. Linear, and predictable execution. Needed FOUR Screenwriter, to get this terribly flat product?!

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Anonymous B

@AnonBunnie Dec 17, 2025

God awful movie. Waste of time. The main character is about as bright as a blown globe.

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Nafis F

@Priest696 Dec 22, 2023

Its a pretty good thriller movie. Pretty good for time pass.

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Matthew A

@WatchWizzard Oct 23, 2023

Familiar faces drew me to this one. The name, well, did not. The acting was good, and the plotline, though you knew the ending or did I, was good. I was sad to see a character die, but I expected it. But then again, the stories are so over-told. The actors played well off each other, and the asses were typecast! I would spend the time on this one, it was worth the watch! I do hope to see this cast together in another show. Ving was great, as always. Ryan was also giving the performance we expected (good), Kate did well, but I think she was held back a bit with the writing, I'm not sure this was the best fit for what you would expect from her. She did well, it just wasn't a good fit. Gabriela was excellent, and a surprise, as I don't think I have seen her, or at least noticed until this film! Keep up the good work Gabriela!! Like I said, spend the time, it was worth the investment of mine!

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Stoner J

@Stoner Sep 5, 2023

A decent crime thriller, definitely on the lower budgeted side but it was done well.

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Eddie L

@RT89049281 Jul 2, 2023

Worst freaking movie so stupid actors aren't worth it

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An expert locksmith (Ryan Phillippe) is released from prison and pulled back into a world of crooked cops and small-town gangsters, despite the future he hoped to build with his ex-fiancé (Kate Bosworth), a detective, and their daughter.

Director: Nicolas Harvard
Producer: Mark B. David, Roger Goff
Screenwriter: John Glosser, Ben Kabialis, Chris LaMont, Joe Russo
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Buffalo 8 Productions, Golden State Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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