Tom Hardy's 85-Minute Crime Thriller Masterpiece Is Officially Streaming For Free

Published Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EST Nick Bythrow is a Lead Writer for ScreenRant. He has been writing for the site since September 2022. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2022, where he triple majored in Journalism, Communications, and Media Studies. When he's not writing about TV and movies for ScreenRant and his blog, Frayed Branches, Nick is penning speculative fiction and poetry on Amazon. He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts. Tom Hardy's 85-minute crime thriller masterpiece is officially streaming for free, making it easily accessible for a wider audience. Hardy's best performances transcend genre, the actor having starred in a variety of films and TV shows that have helped put him on the map. This includes superhero fare like the Venom movies to action films like Mad Max: Fury Road and the high-octane Havoc. These particular installments emphasize Hardy's ability to be part of any number of movies, particularly those that are more action-oriented. But he's also displayed himself as a perfect addition to any number of crime-focused stories too. This includes a number of vital roles in the world of TV, from his prior commitment in Netflix's Peaky Blinders, to his ongoing role in Paramount+'s MobLand. He's also no stranger to starring in a wide array of crime movies, including The Bikeriders opposite Austin Butler, and The Drop, where he starred alongside the late James Gandolfini. His crime movies have been a pinnacle of his career throughout. One crime movie in particular, Locke, made a name for itself upon release in 2014. Directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the movie stars Hardy as Ivan Locke, who drives across Birmingham while having conversations on his phone with a number of unseen people in his life. The film is a gripping, unique narrative that's driven by a particularly compelling presentation. What's more, Locke is now free to watch on Tubi, giving a massive potential audience a chance to see Hardy's unique film play out at no extra cost. Locke Is An Incredible Real-Time, One-Location Thriller Image via MovieStillsDB Locke is a unique crime thriller movie, in that everything that transpires across the film happens in a single location. The movie follows its title character as he takes a variety of phone calls from his car. As the movie progresses, audiences learn that he's a foreman who is presenting at one of the largest non-military and non-nuclear concrete pours in the city. However, things go awry the night before when Bethan (Olivia Colman), a woman whom he cheated on his wife with, goes into premature labor. He decides to drive to London to meet her, all while taking phone calls pertaining to work and family. As the movie progresses, more layers about Locke's life are unpeeled, showcasing even more aspects about his personal life through the conversations he has. Actors in the movie include Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, and Tom Holland to name a few, all portraying people in Locke's life that he has extended phone conversations with. However, Hardy is the only actor to ever appear onscreen throughout the entire film. Tom Hardy Gives One Of His Greatest Performances In Locke Image via MovieStillsDB Because Locke only takes place in a single location, it required an actor who could give a performance with plenty of range across the board. Hardy is able to do exactly that, elevating the story by highlighting Locke as a complicated man that's flawed yet sympathetic. The phone calls he has with various people showcases how he acts around them, while also emphasizing what they think of him. As events play out beyond the bounds of his car, he's forced to grapple with a number of issues, all while retaining physical isolation. Said isolation only makes his performance in the movie all the more powerful. It's the kind of enthralling performance that makes even the little details matter, serving to create a complex character whose story is incredible to watch unfold. Since the tale told in Locke is so grounded and human, Hardy is able to overcome the action and crime propensities of his other roles to create a compelling protagonist that's more than his words. Release Date April 25, 2014 Runtime 84 Minutes Director Steven Knight Producers Guy Heeley, Joe Wright, Paul Webster, Stuart Ford, David Jourdan