1959. A motorcycle gang led by Vance is en route to the races at Daytona. They make a pit stop in a small rural Georgia town for repairs. Soon, the town’s tight-knit locals begin to grow uneasy with the unruly outsiders, who appear to encourage rebellion in anyone they encounter.

Kathryn Bigelow made her debut with this atmospheric dive into the rebellious, leather-clad world of motorcycle gangs and the open road. Initially a thesis film, The Loveless evolved into something far greater, launching both Willem Dafoe and Bigelow’s invaluable contributions to American cinema.