The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders is a 2023 American crime drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols.
The Bikeriders is a 2023 American crime drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. It follows the fictionalized Vandals Motorcycle Club and is inspired by Danny Lyon’s photo book about the real-life Outlaws Motorcycle Club. The film was released in the United States on June 21, 2024, and has a runtime of 116 minutes.
Plot
The story follows Kathy as she becomes involved with Benny and the Vandals Motorcycle Club. Over time, the club shifts from a social group of outsiders into a more dangerous criminal underworld.
Cast and characters
The principal cast includes Jodie Comer as Kathy, Austin Butler as Benny, and Tom Hardy as Johnny. Additional cast members reported in coverage include Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Norman Reedus.
Production and inspiration
Jeff Nichols wrote and directed the film, which was inspired by Danny Lyon’s photo book documenting a Chicago motorcycle club in the 1960s. The film uses a fictionalized version of that setting and group.
Release and reception
The Bikeriders premiered in 2023 and was released theatrically in the United States on June 21, 2024. Review coverage and aggregator listings describe it as a crime drama with generally positive critical reception. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival circuit’s North American release window and was released in Canadian cinemas in 2024 alongside its wider international rollout.
Key facts
- The Bikeriders is a 2023 American crime drama written and directed by Jeff Nichols.
- The film is inspired by Danny Lyon’s photography book about a Chicago motorcycle club and centres on the fictional Vandals Motorcycle Club.
- Lead cast includes Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy.
- The film received an R rating for language, violence, some drug use, and brief sexuality.
- It was released in U.S. theatres on June 21, 2024, and in Canadian cinemas later that year.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival circuit’s North American release window and was released in Canadian cinemas in 2024 alongside its wider international rollout.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BikeridersSupports: Basic film identification, synopsis, director, cast, and inspiration from Danny Lyon’s photo book.
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-bikeridersSupports: Release date, director, cast, runtime, MPAA R rating, and rating reasons.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_bikeridersSupports: Synopsis, director, rating, and theatrical release date.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21454134/Supports: Release date and plot synopsis.
- Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/movie-review-bikeriders-austin-butler-jodie-comer-84a34f33f20c515714c23485b433b773Supports: Adaptation from Danny Lyon’s book, runtime, and R rating reasons.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/05/the-bikeriders-review-jodie-comer-tom-hardySupports: Plot description, cast, and release timing.