BMX Bandits (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1983, BMX Bandits is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 92 minutes. “They're burning up the streets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teens P.J. and Goose get their thrills on BMX bikes, performing hair-raising tricks all across Sydney, Australia. Along with their new friend Judy, they discover a box of walkie-talkies -- and find out that a gang of criminals intends to use them to monitor police signals during a bank robbery. When the young trio snatches the devices, it propels them on a hair-raising adventure in which their pedaling skills might just save their necks.
Who’s in it. BMX Bandits stars Nicole Kidman as Judy, James Lugton as Goose, Angelo D'Angelo as PJ and David Argue as Whitey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, BMX Bandits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BMX Bandits page.
If you liked it. Fans of BMX Bandits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BMX Bandits (1983)?
- In US, BMX Bandits is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is BMX Bandits worth watching?
- BMX Bandits holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in BMX Bandits?
- BMX Bandits stars Nicole Kidman, James Lugton, Angelo D'Angelo, David Argue and John Ley.
- When was BMX Bandits released?
- BMX Bandits was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.