Easy Rider (1969)
Two Harley-riding hippies chase spiritual truth across a gritty landscape, finding only melancholy and pulpy adventure.
Wyatt and Billy, two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to travel cross-country in search of spiritual truth.
How intense is Easy Rider?
Easy Rider has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Easy Rider feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholypulpyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Easy Rider
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Easy Rider for you?
Is Easy Rider scary?
No. Easy Rider is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Easy Rider gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Easy Rider sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Easy Rider OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Easy Rider?
Easy Rider runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Easy Rider?
Easy Rider is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Easy Rider have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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