The Bikeriders

An instant connection pulls Kathy into the orbit of Benny, a hard edged rider tied to a Midwest motorcycle gang known as the Vandals. The two form a volatile pair as the club's atmosphere shifts from rough camaraderie to something more dangerous and controlling. Benny clings to the tight codes of loyalty that bind his world, even as Kathy's presence challenges them. As the Vandals drift toward violence, the stakes rise and choices become personal rather than simple. The film follows a group of riders through nights of chrome and risk, where affection and duty tug at each other in unpredictable ways, without revealing every twist to come.

Directed by Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders adapts Danny Lyon's photo book with a cinematic weave that nods to the era. The film stars Austin Butler as Benny, Jodie Comer as Kathy, Tom Hardy as Johnny, and Michael Shannon as Zipco.

Set against a midwestern biker milieu, the film traces rituals, codes, and rivalries that shape a subculture living on the edge of the law. Its restrained, character driven approach has sparked conversations about loyalty, masculinity, and the costs borne by communities when violence spills over.

Critics have noted the film's disciplined pacing, stark visuals, and performances that underscore the pull between romance and allegiance. The story centers on personal choice under pressure, exploring how affection can complicate loyalty and how communities bend under the weight of violence, while the cast's intensity earns attention.