Among the highly-anticipated movies of the year, there is Jeff Nichols’ crime drama “The Bikeriders.” The film features a star-studded cast led by Oscar-nominee Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Mike Faist.
The film tells a fictional story inspired by the 1967 photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon depicting the lives of the Outlaws MC, a motorcycle club founded in McCook, Illinois. Other cast members include Norman Reedus and Michael Shannon.
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After premiering at the 50th Telluride Film Festival in 2023, the movie was set to be released last December. However, it was delayed due to the Hollywood strikes, and it will finally hit theaters on June 21, 2024. But, if you’re waiting for its streaming release, here’s what you need to know about it.
When and where is ‘The Bikeriders’ coming to streaming
‘The Bikeriders’ was first set to be distributed in the US by 20th Century Studios. However, after its delayed release, it was acquired by Focus Features, which is part of Universal Pictures. The movie will be part of the Peacock catalog starting Friday, August 9.
For fans that were expecting the film earlier on PVOD, the movie could be released on digital about a month after its theatrical premiere, which is the usual schedule. However, again, if the film proves to be a great hit, it could take longer.
So far, the film has received positive reviews. It currently holds a 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes out of 56 reviews. The majority of the praise is for the performances, particularly Comer’s and Butler’s, as well as Nichols’ direction.
