Movie

The Bike Thief

★ 4.8(12)20201h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Matt Chambers
Release date: 2020-11-02
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: Romanian
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ugly Duckling Films

The Bike Thief — trailer

About The Bike Thief

The Bike Thief is a 2020 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Matt Chambers, starring Alec Secăreanu, Anamaria Marinca and Aaron Neil. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bike Thief in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

To the Rider his moped is everything. As a pizza delivery driver it is his livelihood. As a breadline straddling, immigrant father it is his family’s anchor. It takes his wife to work. It gets his daughter to school. So when one night the moped is stolen, his world collapses. He has to get back his bike – or replace it – in whatever way possible, before his next shifts starts. If he fails, he won’t just lose his job, he will lose it all. He tries to ask the few familiar faces for help in this unfamiliar, disorienting city. However, as he runs out of time and his options are wearing thin, his moral compass begins to crack and he grows more and more willing to forgo his conscience in order to save himself and his family.

Cast

Alec Secăreanu

The Rider

Anamaria Marinca

Elena

Aaron Neil

Yusef

Lucian Msamati

Victor

June Watson

Nan

Amir Boutrous

Slowpoke

Dempsey Bovell

Constable Milner

Chicho Tche

Michael

Jacob Avery

Curly

Alexia Maria Orihuela

Miri

Micah Loubon

Ollie

Anna Wilson-Jones

Mrs Tedd

Themes & keywords

immigrantlondon, englandromanian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bike Thief in United Arab Emirates?+

The Bike Thief is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bike Thief on Netflix?+

The Bike Thief is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Bike Thief?+

The Bike Thief has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in The Bike Thief?+

The Bike Thief stars Alec Secăreanu, Anamaria Marinca, Aaron Neil, Lucian Msamati and June Watson.

When did The Bike Thief come out?+

The Bike Thief is a 2020 movie directed by Matt Chambers.

What genre is The Bike Thief?+

The Bike Thief is Drama film.

Who directed The Bike Thief?+

The Bike Thief was directed by Matt Chambers.