The Bikeriders
Seen it?2024 | 116 min | Crime, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Scarface or GoodFellas, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$36 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 391K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Nichols
- Jodie ComerKathy
- Austin ButlerBenny
- Tom HardyJohnny
- Michael ShannonZipco
- Mike FaistDanny
- Boyd HolbrookCal
- Damon HerrimanBrucie
- Beau KnappWahoo
- Emory CohenCockroach
- Karl GlusmanCorky