Bicycle Thieves
Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell
In post-war Italy, a working-class man's bicycle is stolen, endangering his efforts to find work. He and his son set out to find it.
Why you'll love it
The film is a poignant exploration of poverty and desperation, as a man's livelihood is stolen with his bike.
The Kid with a Bike
Thomas Doret, Cécile de France, Jérémie Renier
Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresser agrees to foster him on weekends.
Why you'll love it
A young boy, abandoned by his father and his bike stolen, is taken in by a kind woman.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton
When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.
Why you'll love it
The film follows Pee-wee Herman as he embarks on a nationwide adventure in search of his stolen bicycle.
Premium Rush
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around a bike messenger who is chased around New York City by a dirty cop who wants an envelope the messenger has.
Quicksilver
Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez
Jack was doing great trading shares until he wasn't. He gets a job on a bike at Quicksilver speed delivery. There he befriends Hector and the cute Terri. Jack gets an enemy in the criminal Gypsy.
Why you'll love it
After losing his trader job, the protagonist becomes a bike messenger and gets involved in chasing down a criminal.