Movies Like Lockout

This classic action-adventure film by John Carpenter stars Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, an anti-hero tasked with rescuing the President from a dystopian Manhattan turned maximum-security prison. Fans of Lockout will appreciate the similarities in setting, with the whole 'rescue mission in a prison' concept, and enjoy the film that inspired Lockout's premise.

Con Air puts Nicolas Cage in the middle of high-flying action as a newly paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger who finds himself trapped on a transport plane taken over by dangerous inmates. The film's airborne setting raises the stakes similarly to Lockout's space-station prison, delivering an adrenaline rush for action movie enthusiasts.

Demolition Man features Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes in a future where a cop and a violent criminal are cryogenically frozen and then thawed into a pacifist society. Action-packed with elements of dark humor, it offers a similar juxtaposition of an old-school action hero in a futuristic setting, akin to Lockout.

Dredd takes place in a dystopian future where law enforcers have the authority of judge, jury, and executioner. Fans of Lockout will appreciate the high-octane action, the enclosed environment of a megablock building acting as a de facto prison, and the relentless fight against corruption and crime.

Starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Escape Plan follows a security specialist who must escape from a high-tech prison he designed. The film's blend of action, clever prison-break tactics, and a high-stakes environment makes it a solid pick for those who loved the tension and thrills of Lockout.

Vin Diesel stars as Richard B. Riddick, battling his way through mercenaries and an oppressive ruler in a fight for survival. The Chronicles of Riddick, with its strong lead character and otherworldly prison environment, is a natural follow-up for those who gravitate towards Lockout's sci-fi action.