Death of a Cyclist (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, Death of a Cyclist is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, running about 88 minutes. “Death on the road.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple having an affair strike a bicyclist with their car and do not offer aid out of fear of their relationship being exposed.
Who’s in it. Death of a Cyclist stars Lucia Bosè as María José de Castro, Alberto Closas as Juan Fernández Soler, Bruna Corrà as Matilde Luque Carvajal and Carlos Casaravilla as Rafael Sandoval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Death of a Cyclist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Death of a Cyclist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of a Cyclist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death of a Cyclist (1955)?
- In US, Death of a Cyclist is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Death of a Cyclist worth watching?
- Death of a Cyclist holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death of a Cyclist?
- Death of a Cyclist stars Lucia Bosè, Alberto Closas, Bruna Corrà, Carlos Casaravilla and Otello Toso.
- When was Death of a Cyclist released?
- Death of a Cyclist was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.