Easy Rider
“A man went looking for America and couldn’t find it anywhere...”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-30
Top Cast
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Peter Fonda
Wyatt
Dennis Hopper
Billy
Jack Nicholson
George Hanson
Antonio Mendoza
Jesus
Phil Spector
Connection
Mac Mashourian
Bodyguard
Warren Finnerty
Rancher
Tita Colorado
Rancher's Wife
Luke Askew
Stranger on Highway
Luana Anders
Lisa
Sabrina Scharf
Sarah
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Joanne
Robert Walker Jr.
Jack
Robert Ball
Mime #1
Carmen Phillips
Mime #2
Ellie Wood Walker
Mime #3
Michael Pataki
Mime #4
George Fowler Jr.
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
150x
+$59.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Terry Southern
- Original Title
- Easy Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $60M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Pando Company Inc., BBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Hopper
Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Terry Southern
László Kovács
Donn Cambern
Peter Fonda, Bert Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Fonda
Producer
Donn Cambern
Editor
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Dennis Hopper
Director
Peter Fonda
Writer
Dennis Hopper
Writer
Terry Southern
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Easy Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Easy Rider 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 directed Easy Rider?
Easy Rider was directed by Dennis Hopper.
Who stars in Easy Rider?
The principal cast of Easy Rider includes Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza, Phil Spector.
When was Easy Rider released and how long is it?
Easy Rider was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Easy Rider?
Easy Rider had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $60M at the worldwide box office (150 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Easy Rider?
Easy Rider holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).