Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
When four small-time criminals lose a rigged poker game against a London kingpin, he gives them one week to settle their enormous debt.
Directed by Guy Ritchie · Comedy · Crime · 107 min · 1998
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Director
Guy Ritchie
Writer
Guy Ritchie
Studio
N/A
Release
28 Aug 1998
Runtime
107 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Full Plot
Four friends become entangled in a chaotic scheme after a high-stakes card game goes wrong. They navigate London's criminal underworld, facing thieves, gangsters, and double-crosses. The film blends crime, dark comedy, and intricate plotting, exploring luck, friendship, deception, and the consequences of impulsive decisions within a morally ambiguous society.
Cast & Characters
Tom
Jason Flemyng
Soap
Dexter Fletcher
Eddie
Nick Moran
Winston
Steven Mackintosh
Big Chris
Vinnie Jones
Little Chris
Peter McNicholl
J
Nicholas Rowe
Barry "the Baptist"
Lenny McLean
"Hatchet" Harry Lonsdale
P. H. Moriarty
Dog
Frank Harper
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $1.4M, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has grossed $28.4M worldwide — about 21.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The production of the film followed Guy Ritchie's single short film which preceded Lock, Stock.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The film was released on 28 August 1998 in the United Kingdom and was the second-highest grossing local production for the year behind Sliding Doors with a gross of $18.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (649,801 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (649,801 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels holds a 75% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels's IMDb rating?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 649,801 votes.
What is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels's Metacritic score?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has a Metascore of 67/100 on Metacritic.
Is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels good? What are critics saying?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (649,801 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has a runtime of 107 min.
Who directed Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels was directed by Guy Ritchie.
Where can I watch Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels?+
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Critics have generally been positive about the movie, with some praising its writing, shot, and casting as well as its clever production. A few reviewers have noted flaws, such as inconsistencies in character development, but most agree that "Lock, Stock" is an entertaining film despite these issues. The majority of reviews suggest that it has stood up to repeated viewings, becoming a favorite among critics.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
I just plain love this movie!
Far from being a good movie, with tons of flaws but already pointing to the pattern of the whole Ritchie's filmography.
Andres Gomez · 3/10Genuinely one of my favorite movies of all time. Watched again recently and realised how well written, brilliantly shot, beautifully cast and cleverly produced this movie actually is!
David Perkins · 9/10The very entertaining ending makes this film. I wasn't sure about <em>'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'</em> up until that point. Like, don't get me wrong, it is a good film from the get-go but I wasn't personally convinced by it to be more than that until the credits rolled…
r96sk · 8/10
