Easy Rider (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Easy Rider is a documentary film directed by James Benning, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 'After doing a re-make of John Cassevetes’ "Faces" [1968], I decided to re-make another American classic, Dennis Hopper’s "Easy Rider" [1969]. "Easy Rider" interests me in two ways: its portrayal of 60’s counterculture – unlike "Faces" which for me is more about the 50’s – and its search for place. I divided the original film into scenes (like I did with "Faces") and then replaced each scene with one shot filmed at the original location (unlike "Faces" where shots were gleaned from the original film itself). My "Easy Rider" tries to find today’s counter-culture (if one exists) by replacing the 60’s music with music that I listen to today.' ~ James Benning
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Easy Rider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Easy Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Easy Rider tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easy Rider (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Easy Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Easy Rider worth watching?
- Easy Rider holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Easy Rider released?
- Easy Rider was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.