Biker Boyz
"Survival of the fastest."
In a sunlit yet dangerous version of Southern California, a motor culture roars to life after dark. Manuel Galloway, known around the lanes as the King of Cali, leads a close knit motorcycle club whose members blend white collar jobs with night time rides, leather jackets and chrome. At its core... Read more
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About Biker Boyz
In a sunlit yet dangerous version of Southern California, a motor culture roars to life after dark. Manuel Galloway, known around the lanes as the King of Cali, leads a close knit motorcycle club whose members blend white collar jobs with night time rides, leather jackets and chrome. At its core is a father and son dynamic, a legacy that tests loyalty, pride and the responsibility that comes with leadership. The group operates under codes and rival clubs orbit the scene, forcing every rider to weigh respect against power. Amid engines and exhaust, the film threads personal duty with family bonds, exploring what it means to command a crew and stay true to oneself.
Directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood from a script by Craig Fernandez and Michael Gougis, Biker Boyz stages a gritty and stylish urban biker world with crisp action and strong character moments. Laurence Fishburne anchors the film as Smoke, joined by Derek Luke, Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou and Meagan Good, all delivering steady performances.
Box office wise the film grossed about 23.5 million worldwide against a 24 million budget, placing it near break even. It found its audience in urban markets and earned mixed notices from critics. The reception highlighted performances and style and soundtrack.
Biker Boyz forms a snapshot of a subculture where business savvy meets street code, portraying a faction of riders who blend corporate lives with night roads. The film contributed to the biker movie wave and produced visuals of chrome, leather and loyalty. Its look and mood helped influence action dramas and sparked conversations about representation in subcultures.
Critics noted the film's kinetic energy and performances, while pointing to its exploration of legacy and responsibility. The story probes the pull between formal success and street code, asking what a life of leadership costs a man and what it means to pass the torch for his crew.
Details
- Release Date
- January 31, 2003
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 381 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Drama
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- DreamWorks Pictures +1 more
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Box Office
- $23,510,601
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Laurence Fishburne
Smoke
Derek Luke
Kid
Orlando Jones
Soul Train
Djimon Hounsou
Motherland
Meagan Good
Tina
Lisa Bonet
Queenie
Kid Rock
Dogg
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Half & Half
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Anita
Brendan Fehr
Stuntman
Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood
Written by: Craig Fernandez, Michael Gougis