The Bikeriders (2023)
"The Bikeriders" is a 2023 American crime drama film directed by Jeff Nichols. The movie stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and other notable actors. It is inspired by the photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon and depicts the lives of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and was released in the United States on June 21, 2024. It explores the transformation of the motorcycle club into a dangerous underworld of violence and the choices that one of its members, Benny, must make between loyalty to the club and his relationship with Kathy, a headstrong woman he meets by chance.
"The Bikeriders" has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised the performances, direction, and screenplay, while others have found it lacking in certain aspects. The film has been described as raw, well-acted, and different from other dramas, with a unique directing style by Jeff Nichols.