Electra Glide in Blue (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, Electra Glide in Blue is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by James William Guercio, running about 114 minutes. “He's A Good Cop..... On A Big Bike..... On A Bad Road.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A short Arizona motorcycle cop gets his wish and is promoted to Homicide following the mysterious murder of a hermit. He is forced to confront his illusions about himself and those around him in order to solve the case, eventually returning to solitude in the desert.
Who’s in it. Electra Glide in Blue stars Robert Blake as John Wintergreen, Billy Green Bush as "Zipper" Davis, Mitchell Ryan as Harve Poole and Jeannine Riley as Jolene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Electra Glide in Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Electra Glide in Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Electra Glide in Blue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Electra Glide in Blue (1973)?
- In US, Electra Glide in Blue is available to stream on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Electra Glide in Blue worth watching?
- Electra Glide in Blue holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Electra Glide in Blue?
- Electra Glide in Blue stars Robert Blake, Billy Green Bush, Mitchell Ryan, Jeannine Riley and Elisha Cook Jr..
- When was Electra Glide in Blue released?
- Electra Glide in Blue was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.