Freedom belongs to the fearless. Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy. THE BIKERIDERS is only in theaters June 21. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols.
Behind the scenes
Directed by: Jeff Nichols
Written by: Jeff Nichols
Based on: The Bikeriders by Danny Lyon
Produced by: Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Arnon Milchan
Cinematography: Adam Stone
Edited by: Julie Monroe
Music by: David Wingo
Production companies: Regency Enterprises, New Regency, Tri-State Pictures
Distributed by: Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures (International)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original: Language English
Release dates: June 21, 2024 (United States)
Storyline
The Bikeriders plot summary
THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Firstlook
Images Via Focus features
Trailer
Star cast
The Bikeriders star cast
Music
The film’s soundtrack, featuring a mix of classic rock and original compositions, further enhances the period atmosphere and emotional resonance. Music plays a crucial role in “The Bikeriders,” underscoring key moments and reflecting the rebellious spirit of the characters.
How it's different
The Bikeriders” is not just a film about motorcycles and the men who ride them; it is a poignant and unflinching look at a subculture that defied societal norms and carved out its own path. Jeff Nichols’s careful attention to detail, combined with powerful performances and striking visuals, makes “The Bikeriders” a compelling addition to the canon of American cinema.
FAQ's
The movie is directed by Jeff Nichols, known for his work on films such as Mud and Loving.
The film is inspired by Danny Lyon’s 1968 photo book The Bikeriders, which documented the lives of real bikers in the 1960s through raw, unfiltered photographs.
The central characters include Johnny, the club’s leader played by Tom Hardy, and Kathy, portrayed by Jodie Comer. Other notable characters are played by Austin Butler and Michael Shannon.
While the film is inspired by real-life events and people documented in Danny Lyon’s photo book, it tells a fictional story about the Vandals, a fictional motorcycle club.
The film was shot in various locations to authentically depict the 1960s Midwestern setting, though specific filming locations have not been widely publicized.
