Shubhabrata Dutta
Hollywood has produced some great biker movies over the years. Some of those are about outlaw bikers who are completely rebellious towards the law and stand up for each other as gangs of brotherhood, like ‘Wild Hogs’ starring John Travolta. Then there are others that are all about the solo adventures of a rider who rides across countries and experiences something he/she has never felt before. Several documentaries are about real-life bikers who compete in the Moto GP or as badass Freestyle Motorcross stuntmen.
When you are a hardcore biker, it does not matter which one of these you watch. Anything that’s even remotely related to biking would be enough to get you all fired up to take your beast out for a ride on a long, long stretch of a lonely road. Netflix presents a mix of movies, shows, and documentaries in the genre that deliver that exhilarating feeling.
7. MaveriX (2022- )
Created by Rachel Clements, Sam Meikle, and Isaac Elliott, this Australian teen sports drama is based on motocross. It follows a group of six junior riders who train together at the Maverix training academy to qualify for the MX National Championships. We get to see how the youngsters overcome their differences and conflicts to become a team and qualify for the nationals in this series. The cast includes Darcy Tadich, Tatiana Goode, Sam Winspear-Schillings, Tjiirdm McGuire, Sebastian Tang, Charlotte Maggi, and Rohan Nichol. You can stream ‘MaveriX’ here.
6. Centauro (2022)
Directed by Daniel Calparsoro, this is a French remake of the 2017 film ‘Burn Out’ that itself is based on the 2012 novel “Balancé dans les cordes” by Jérémie Guez. ‘Centauro’ follows bike racer Tony Rodrigues (François Civil), who gets involved in drug trafficking and has to serve as a drug courier for two months to pay off his ex-wife Leyla’s (Manon Azem) debt to druglord Miguel (Olivier Rabourdin). The drugs she was hiding were stolen. Now, if Tony wants to keep Leyla and their son Sofiane safe, he will have to risk his life by delivering drugs. But when Jordan (Samuel Jouy), one of Miguel’s subordinates, changes the terms of the deal on the last day of Tony’s job and tells him that he has to work all his life for them, things get rough between Tony and Jordan, and Tony ends up killing him, thereby making himself a target in Miguel’s eyes. Will Tony be able to save himself and his family? To find out, you can watch this fast-paced thriller right here.
5. Dhak Dhak (2023)
An Indian Hindi-language drama directed by Tarun Dudeja, ‘Dhak Dhak’ (a Hindi phrase used to denote heartbeat) follows four women belonging to different age groups and from different walks of life who set off on a bike trip to the highest mountain pass (accessible by a motor vehicle) in the world; Ladakh, India. For them, it is not just a trip; it is a way to prove to themselves and others that they are capable of achieving what many think is impossible. An inspiring tale executed with conviction, ‘Dhak Dhak’ stars Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi. You can watch it here.
4. Bennett’s War (2019)
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, the movie stars Michael Roark, Taylor Kalupa, Tony Panterra, and Hunter Clowdus. The story revolves around Soldier Marshall Bennett of the Army Motorcycle Unit, who is discharged on medical grounds after being subjected to an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion that leaves him with a broken leg and back. However, upon finding out that his home is short on its mortgage payments, he decides to roll back to his motocross days and make money as a motocross racer. To find out how successful he is in his new career, you can watch the movie here.
3. Biking Borders (2021)
Max Jabs’ ‘Biking Borders’ is a documentary that revolves around Max and Nono, two close friends who wish to build a school for people in need in Latin America. To collect money for the ambitious project, the duo decides to bike from Berlin to Beijing as part of their unique fundraising campaign, consistently updating their progress on social media to spread awareness. With little to no biking experience, the duo is faced with countless challenges along the way, ranging from harsh weather to food shortage, but they persist anyway. You can stream the film here.
2. Warrior (2018)
‘Warrior’ is about loyalty and betrayal among a community of veterans and biker gangs, with a small dash of a love story involving the main character. Danish army officer CC (Dar Salim) is asked to infiltrate a biker gang called Wolves by police detective Louise (Danica Curcic) and find out more information about an upcoming turf war between rival crime gangs. Louise is the wife of CC’s best friend, Peter (Jakob Oftebro), who lost his life in a battle while following CC’s orders. This guilt is what led CC to say yes to Louise for the mission. The 6-part mini-series has some strikingly great cinematography. Sit back and relax in this short series for the way it is, and it will not fail to entertain you. Feel free to check out the series here.
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1. Deuces (2017)
‘Deuces’ revolves around two main characters – one is an undercover agent named Jason Foster, who keeps high hopes and ambitions for his future, and the other is his boss, Stephen ”Deuces” Brooks. Things get complicated between the two when both of them start identifying themselves with a mutual link who is close to Jason Foster. The movie has a great star cast that includes Megan Good, Larenz Tate, and Rick Gonzalez. Larenz Tate and Rick Gonzalez have great onscreen chemistry, and the romantic relationship between the characters of Larenz Tate and Megan Good comes out very naturally, and their conversations seem very genuine.
The film also offers a surprisingly good climax and a story that is filled with suspense and thrill. However, it leaves it to the viewers to identify who the actual antagonist or the protagonist in the movie is, which will keep you at the edge of your seat all along. And for all the bikers out there, the movie has a fair share of some cool bikes that may serve as eye candy for the riders and may even add some value to the film overall. You can stream ‘Deuces’ here.
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