It’s been seven long years since Jeff Nichols dropped “Midnight Special” and “Loving” on moviegoers back in 2016. Now he’s back with his latest film, “The Bikeriders,” fresh off its world premiere at Telluride last weekend. And given reviews out of the festival, it sounds like “The Bikeriders” will be worth the wait (read The Playlist’s review of the film here). The film stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Nichols regular Michael Shannon, and Tom Hardy in a story about a legendary midwestern biker gang.
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Here’s an official synopsis for “The Bikeriders,” courtesy of 20th Century Studios:
Inspired by Danny Lyon’s iconic book of photography, “The Bikeriders” immerses you in the look, feel, and sounds of the bare-knuckled, grease-covered subculture of ’60s motorcycle riders. Kathy, a strong-willed member of the Vandals who’s married to a wild, reckless bikerider named Benny, recounts the Vandals’ evolution over the course of a decade, beginning as a local club of outsiders united by good times, rumbling bikes, and respect for their strong, steady leader Johnny. Over the years, Kathy tries her best to navigate her husband’s untamed nature and his allegiance to Johnny, with whom she feels she must compete for Benny’s attention. As life in the Vandals gets more dangerous, and the club threatens to become a more sinister gang, Kathy, Benny and Johnny are forced to make choices about their loyalty to the club and to each other.
“The Bikeriders” also stars Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Damon Herriman, Beau Knapp, and Emory Cohen. Karl Glusman, Toby Wallace, Norman Reedus, and Happy Anderson round out the main cast.
Nichols writes and directs “The Bikeriders,” as he typically does. Producers on the film include Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Arnon Milchan are the producers. Executive producers include Yariv Milchan, Michael Shaerfer, Sam Hanson, David Kern, and Fred Berger.
“The Bikerider” screens next at the BFI London Film Festival before it hit theaters on December 1. Mark your calendars, as Nichols’ latest is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles for the rest of 2023. Watch a trailer for “The Bikeriders” below.
