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The Bikeriders

2024·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic706.5Rotten Tomatoes79%66%

Where to watch

Prime

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The Bikeriders fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Legacies don't come easy.

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Motorcycle Club DramaLoyalty and BetrayalPeriod PieceCharacter-DrivenGritty RealismInternal ConflictMasculinityBrotherhood

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Nichols, Donald Sparks, Peter Dress
Written by:
Jeff Nichols, Danny Lyon
Produced by:
Arnon Milchan, Francine Maisler, Fred Berger
Composed by:
Will Files, Will Files, Smokey Cloud

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Bikeriders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bikeriders legally?

Prime

The Bikeriders is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bikeriders worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bikeriders rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Bikeriders?

1 h 56 min

The Bikeriders runs 1 h 56 min.

Is The Bikeriders based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bikeriders?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Bikeriders higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Bikeriders a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$36 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 90% of its budget.

What language is The Bikeriders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bikeriders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bikeriders in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bikeriders use?

Funny Background EventRomantic Ride SharingBar BrawlHomoerotic SubtextA Lighter Shade of BlackWhat the Hell Is That Accent?End of an EraLarge HamFingoreIronic EchoAll Bikers Are Hells AngelsNever Bring a Knife to a Gun Fightand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The Bikeriders, including Funny Background Event, Romantic Ride Sharing, Bar Brawl.