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Lockdown (2000): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Lockdown is a 2000 drama thriller directed by John Luessenhop, starring Richard T. Jones as Avery Montgomery, Melissa De Sousa and Debra Johns. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $449,482 worldwide. Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Lockdown (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
John Luessenhop
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Rainforest Entertainment
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lockdown About?

The premise of Lockdown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After rebuilding his life, Avery (Jones) returns to college to resume his career as a competitive swimmer. His newfound stability is shattered when he and his two friends, portrayed by Bonds and Casseus, are falsely accused of murder and end up incarcerated.

Lockdown Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • swimmer
  • african american
  • wrongful conviction
  • friend
  • college
  • murder
  • prison drama
  • prison
  • male friendship
  • black american
  • three friends
  • group of friends
+8 more
  • false accusation
  • singing in a car
  • release from prison
  • prison riot
  • prison rape
  • cell mate
  • athlete
  • independent film
Where to watch

Where to Watch Lockdown

Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Lockdown Cast & Characters

Richard T. Jones leads the cast as Avery Montgomery, with Melissa De Sousa as Krista and Debra Johns as Mrs. Wells. Directed by John Luessenhop; 61 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Lockdown Plot Summary

What happens in Lockdown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Avery Montgomery is taking a break from college to spend time with his girlfriend Krista Wells and help raise their young son. He’s an avid swimmer who rises to championship level, and a standout win catches the eye of a college scout, hinting at a possible scholarship on the horizon. His circle of friends includes Cashmere, a crack dealer whose temperament clashes with Avery’s more measured approach, and Dre, also known as Andre Wells, Krista’s brother, who has grown up with them and shares a long history of close bonds. Together they navigate a world where loyalty runs deep, but danger can erupt in a heartbeat.

Full summary

The whole story of Lockdown, scene by scene

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Box office

Lockdown Box Office

Lockdown grossed $449,482 worldwide.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$449.5K

US & Canada
$449.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lockdown?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main protagonist who is an avid swimmer and wins a championship meet?
Cars

Cars in Lockdown

11 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Mustang and the 1996 Ford Mustang.

All 11 cars
  • 1996 Ford Mustang in Lockdown 1996 Ford Mustang Main role
  • 1996 Ford Mustang in Lockdown 1996 Ford Mustang Main role
  • 1993 Jeep Cherokee in Lockdown 1993 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe in Lockdown 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
Details

Lockdown Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Přežít kriminál” and “Lockdown - Unschuldig im Knast”.

Also known as
  • Přežít kriminál
  • Lockdown - Unschuldig im Knast
  • Lockdown. Dietro le sbarre
  • Prisión sin ley
  • A fogoly
  • אסירים במילכוד
  • Plongée en eaux troubles
  • Pod kluczem
  • Затворникът
  • Взаперти
  • A Revanche do Aprisionado
  • 감금
+2 more
  • Hapis
  • За ґратами

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FAQ

Lockdown FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Lockdown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lockdown?

Lockdown runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Lockdown released?

Lockdown was released on September 15, 2000.

Who directed Lockdown?

Lockdown was directed by John Luessenhop.

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Who is in the cast of Lockdown?

Lockdown stars Richard T. Jones as Avery Montgomery, Melissa De Sousa as Krista and Debra Johns as Mrs. Wells, among 61 credited actors.

Where can I watch Lockdown?

In the US, Lockdown is streaming on Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Lockdown make at the box office?

Lockdown grossed $449,482 worldwide.

Does Lockdown have a post-credit scene?

No. Lockdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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