Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

1998Movie105 minEnglish

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users86%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Crime, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four friends pool their money to enter a high-stakes poker game, but when the scheme goes wrong, they find themselves in debt to a ruthless gangster. To pay back the money, they plot to rob a nearby marijuana farm, only to stumble upon an even bigger score. Their paths soon intertwine with other criminals, leading to a chaotic and violent chain of events.

Critical Reception

Guy Ritchie's directorial debut was a surprise hit, lauded for its sharp dialogue, stylish direction, and intricate, fast-paced plot. It cemented Ritchie's reputation as a purveyor of modern British crime comedies and launched the careers of several of its cast members. The film was a critical and commercial success, establishing a cult following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and profane dialogue.
  • Celebrated for its stylish, kinetic direction and energetic pacing.
  • Noted for its complex, interlocking plotlines that create a sense of thrilling chaos.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor, clever plot, and the unique style of Guy Ritchie's direction. Many appreciated the rapid-fire dialogue and the ensemble cast's performances, finding it a fresh and entertaining take on the crime genre.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best British Film at the BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive soundtrack features a mix of funk, hip-hop, and British indie rock, much of which was specifically commissioned for the film, including 'Golden Brown' by The Stranglers which was re-recorded by\'s own band, The Stone Roses.

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4 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

The 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 ...
David Perkins

David Perkins

Genuinely 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!
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Far from being a good movie, with tons of flaws but already pointing to the pattern of the whole Ritchie's filmography.
BradFlix

BradFlix

I just plain love this movie!