Watch Tom Hardy’s Highly-Acclaimed Drama Before It Leaves Netflix

Netflix subscribers have a limited time left to stream Locke, a critically acclaimed drama led by Tom Hardy. Released in 2013, the film earned widespread praise for its storytelling and Hardy’s commanding solo performance. With Locke scheduled to leave Netflix next month, viewers have a final opportunity to watch the acclaimed drama.

Locke is leaving Netflix next month

Tom Hardy’s Locke is set to leave Netflix next month. According to What’s on Netflix, the critically acclaimed drama will depart the streaming platform on August 1, 2026.

Written and directed by Steven Knight, Locke premiered on September 2, 2013. Set almost entirely during a single car journey, the film follows Ivan Locke, a successful construction manager whose personal and professional life begins to unravel after he makes a life-altering decision. On the eve of overseeing the biggest project of his career, Locke drives from Birmingham to London to be present for the birth of a child conceived from a one-night affair. 

As he makes the journey, a series of phone calls forces him to confess the truth to his wife, speak with his colleagues and boss about the secret he is carrying, and confront the personal and professional consequences of his mistake. Hardy leads the film as Ivan Locke and is the only actor to appear on screen throughout its runtime. 

The film’s supporting voice cast features Olivia Colman as Bethan Maguire, Ruth Wilson as Katrina Locke, Andrew Scott as Donal, Ben Daniels as Gareth, Tom Holland as Eddie Locke, and Bill Milner as Sean Locke, among others.

Locke received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 91 percent critics’ score based on 216 reviews. Audience response was comparatively mixed, with the film earning a 72 percent audience score.

Hardy’s performance received widespread acclaim from critics. Chris Bennion of The Times (UK) wrote, “It may sound dull, but it is anything but.”

Source: Comingsoon.net