{"id":1656,"date":"2021-06-18T12:16:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T19:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.damon.com\/?p=1656"},"modified":"2022-11-21T18:07:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T02:07:02","slug":"best-motorcycle-movies-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/damon.com\/blog\/best-motorcycle-movies-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Motorcycle Movies of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the past year, we\u2019ve become more acquainted with TV and movies than ever before. Global lockdowns have left us basking in Carole Baskin, captivated by The Crown, and rewatching The Office from our new home office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, away from the Netflix top 10, riders have to dig deep to find the best motorcycle movies. While the small screen has embraced motorcycle culture – think Sons of Anarchy, Long Way Round, and American Chopper – finding a good two-wheeled-feature-length is a little trickier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, we\u2019ve decided to compile our list of the best motorcycle movies out there. Less Tiger King, more Tire King. Let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

One Week (2008)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First up, we\u2019re going to stick to our Canadian roots with the movie One Week<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plot centers around Ben, a self-proclaimed introvert who receives devastating news: he has stage 4 cancer and only a 10% chance of survival. After learning this, he sees a group of riders pass him on the street. He becomes inspired to get on two wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After buying a 1973 Norton Commando 850, he hits the road out of Toronto and towards the west of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Week<\/em> is not only a reminder of the incredible adventures we can have on two-wheels, but also showcases Canada\u2019s beautiful natural landmarks, including Lake Superior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This movie is recommended if you want an uplifting story with some breathtaking Canadian scenery.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are inspired to go on an adventure after watching this movie, read our guide on the <\/strong>best motorcycle road trips<\/strong><\/a> in the world. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Easy Rider (1969)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Easy Rider<\/em> is one of the classic motorcycle movies on this list. It’s hard to believe that this groundbreaking film was released in 1969. Despite it being over 50 years old, it still has a huge influence on motorcycle counter-culture as well as cinema in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, we\u2019d hedge a bet that most Harley Davidson riders\u2019 inspiration behind owning a Harley was Peter Fonda\u2019s infamous 1952 custom-made Harley Davidson \u201cCaptain America\u201d chopper – which recently sold for $1.35 million at auction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This movie is recommended if you love old-school cruisers, rock n\u2019 roll, and mind-altering substances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re going to travel further down south to Latin America for the next flick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Motorcycle Diaries<\/em> is based on the journals of the Cuban revolution\u2019s poster boy, Ernesto \u201cChe\u201d Guevara. It documents his and his friend\u2019s ride through the continent en route to a medical residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scenery in this movie is almost like another character. The conversations on the meaning of life and what the future may hold for these two friends are backdropped by the wilderness of Argentina and Peru. If this film doesn\u2019t make you want to buy a Norton 500 and head to South America, you have no business riding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This movie is recommended if you\u2019re a lover of wanderlust and want to take your motorcycle all over the world. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re now globetrotting over to India for Indie-cinema-darling Wes Anderson\u2019s The Darjeeling Limited<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a motorcycle accident, the main character, Francis, reconnects with his two brothers on a journey of self-discovery. The trio ends up exploring the vastness of the Rajasthan Desert, cramped together on the back of a Honda Hero 1,000cc motorbike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the interest of safe motorcycling<\/a>, we don\u2019t recommend three people riding on one tiny motorcycle. However, we do recommend this as the undisputed king of cool motorcycle movies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This movie is recommended if you liked The Grand Budapest Hotel but thought it lacked motorcycles. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why We Ride (2013)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why We Ride<\/em> is the first documentary on this list. It tries to unpack and document that magical ingredient or secret sauce that makes us live and breathe motorcycles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The documentary is jam-packed with big names from the world of motorcycling, including MotoGP rider, Valentino Rossi, and desert riding pioneer, Dave Ekins. The star-studded bill explores why they ride as well as the history of motorcycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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