Easy Rider (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1969, Easy Rider is a drama and adventure film directed by Dennis Hopper, running about 95 minutes. “A man went looking for America and couldn’t find it anywhere...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Easy Rider stars Peter Fonda as Wyatt, Dennis Hopper as Billy, Antonio Mendoza as Jesus and Phil Spector as Connection, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Easy Rider has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easy Rider (1969)?
- In US, Easy Rider is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Easy Rider worth watching?
- Easy Rider holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Easy Rider?
- Easy Rider stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Antonio Mendoza, Phil Spector and Mac Mashourian.
- When was Easy Rider released?
- Easy Rider was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.