The Bikeriders
Overview
The Bikeriders is a 2023 crime drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols, based on the 1967 photobook of the same name by Danny Lyon. The film follows the Vandals, a fictional motorcycle club in Chicago, from 1965 to 1973. The film is a meditation on freedom, masculinity, and the changing face of America. The film stars Jodie Comer as Kathy, a young woman who falls in love with Benny (Austin Butler), a charismatic, rebellious member of the Vandals. Benny is the "bikerider" of the title, a man who lives for the road. He is the protégé of Johnny (Tom Hardy), the club's founder, who wants to maintain the club's outlaw spirit. The film follows the club as it evolves from a group of outsiders to a criminal organization. The film is a character study, focusing on the relationships between the members. The Bikeriders was a critical success, praised for its performances, its direction, and its authentic period detail.
