You are here:

Hi-Riders

Name: Hi-Riders
Director: Greydon Clark
Released: 1978
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1978

Director

Greydon Clark

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Hi-Riders is a product of the 1970s exploitation era, prioritizing genre clichés and subcultural aesthetics over social critique. While it depicts a underrepresented biker subculture, the film remains anchored in conventional masculinity and traditional character archetypes. The narrative lacks intentionality regarding identity-based hierarchies. It focuses on high-octane action and niche archetypes without challenging social norms.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Hi-Riders have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hi-Riders portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated biker subculture where men play a significant role. Women have limited control over the events and mostly occupy secondary roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hi-Riders?

Fair

The casting includes a mix of white and minority actors, reflecting the era's trends. However, characters of color have limited influence and do not challenge established social hierarchies.

How does Hi-Riders represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores outlaw archetypes and lawlessness through genre-specific escapism. It relies on a localized criminal code without critiquing broader social institutions.

Does Hi-Riders include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities in its character development.

Present on Screen

The ensemble features a mix of white and minority actors, providing some ethnic variety within the subculture.
The film successfully captures the specific aesthetic and atmosphere of 1970s Southern California outlaw subcultures.

Limited or Absent

Women have limited control over the events and are relegated to secondary roles within a male-dominated hierarchy.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The narrative relies on genre escapism rather than providing a meaningful critique of social or institutional power structures.

Official Synopsis

A group of denim-clad drag-racers find themselves in trouble when a wealthy rancher's son dies during one of their competitions.

How are these scores produced? →