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BMX Bandits

1983·Movie
1h 32min·PG
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They're burning up the streets!

Teens P.J. and Goose get their thrills on BMX bikes, performing hair-raising tricks all across Sydney, Australia. Along with their new friend Judy, they discover a box of walkie-talkies -- and find out that a gang of criminals intends to use them to monitor police signals during a bank robbery. When the young trio snatches the devices, it propels them on a hair-raising adventure in which their pedaling skills might just save their necks.
BMX ActionTeen Adventure1980s NostalgiaCrime CaperAustralian CinemaFamily-FriendlyFast-PacedComing-of-Age

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about BMX Bandits

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Is BMX Bandits worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is BMX Bandits rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is BMX Bandits?

1 h 32 min

BMX Bandits runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on BMX Bandits?

Critics60
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see BMX Bandits much the same way.

Was BMX Bandits a box office hit?

Budget$980,385
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $980,385 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is BMX Bandits in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch BMX Bandits?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for BMX Bandits in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does BMX Bandits use?

You Dirty Rat!Unabashed B-Movie FanLarge HamLadder of MishapVillainous BreakdownAffably EvilWould Hurt a ChildDrives Like CrazyImpersonating an OfficerNo More for MeEven Evil Has StandardsUnconventional Vehicle Chaseand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for BMX Bandits, including You Dirty Rat!, Unabashed B-Movie Fan, Large Ham.