Top 10 Motorcycle Racer Action Films

Description: Marlon Brando stars as a rebellious biker who leads a gang into a small town, sparking conflict with the locals. This film set the template for many biker films to come.

Fact: Brando's leather jacket and motorcycle became iconic symbols of rebellion. The film was banned in the UK for 14 years due to its depiction of violence.

Description: While not exclusively about motorcycles, it includes one of the most iconic motorcycle chase scenes in cinema history, featuring Steve McQueen's character escaping on a Triumph TR6 Trophy.

Fact: Steve McQueen did most of his own motorcycle stunts, including the famous jump over the fence.

Description: This counterculture classic follows two bikers on a journey through America, exploring themes of freedom, drugs, and the American Dream, with motorcycles at the heart of the narrative.

Fact: The film was made on a low budget but became a cultural phenomenon, influencing fashion, music, and film.

Description: Based on the Marvel Comics character, this film features a stunt motorcyclist who sells his soul to the devil and transforms into the Ghost Rider, a fiery spirit of vengeance.

Fact: Nicolas Cage, a known motorcycle enthusiast, performed many of his own stunts. The film used CGI to create the Ghost Rider's fiery effects.

Description: Although more of a drama, this film follows the journey of young Che Guevara across South America on his motorcycle, highlighting the spirit of adventure and the beginning of his revolutionary ideals.

Fact: The film was shot in several countries including Argentina, Chile, and Peru, following the actual route taken by Guevara.

Description: This film dives into the underground world of motorcycle street racing, focusing on a young rider challenging the legendary "King of Cali" for the title.

Fact: Laurence Fishburne, who plays the King of Cali, was a motorcycle enthusiast in real life. The film features real-life motorcycle clubs.

Description: This film follows Cary Ford, a biker who gets entangled in a high-stakes chase involving rival biker gangs, drugs, and the FBI. It's a perfect blend of action, speed, and motorcycle culture.

Fact: The film was inspired by the video game "Road Rash." The motorcycle stunts were performed by professional stunt riders.

Description: While not a traditional action film, this biopic about Burt Munro, who set land speed records on his Indian Scout motorcycle, captures the spirit of racing and the determination of a true racer.

Fact: Anthony Hopkins, who plays Munro, learned to ride a motorcycle for the role. The film was shot in New Zealand, where Munro lived.

Description: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as an ex-convict seeking revenge on those who killed his brother, using his motorcycle skills to evade capture and exact justice.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Drive" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film. Johnson did most of his own motorcycle stunts.

Description: This British film focuses on two young bikers whose friendship turns into a complex relationship, set against the backdrop of the motorcycle culture of the time.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore themes of homosexuality in a mainstream context. It was based on a novel by Gillian Freeman.