Empire of Lies vs Locke
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.9/10 for Locke). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 25m. Locke is the older of the two (2014 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
Locke| Empire of Lies | Locke | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Steven Knight |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Ruth Wilson |
Synopsis
Empire of Lies
When a mysterious young woman comes to interview a paranoid man living in rural isolation, he is forced to confront his part in his daughter's murder.
Locke
Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.
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