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Lowriders

Lowriders

Drama · Action · Crime · 2017

A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father's obsession with lowrider car culture, his ex-felon brother and his need for self-expression.

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Lowriders

2017 Drama · Action · Crime 1h 39m

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6.7 / 10

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A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father's obsession with lowrider car culture, his ex-felon brother and his need for self-expression.

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Directed by

Ricardo de Montreuil

Written by

Joshua Beirne-Golden · Justin Tipping · Cheo Hodari Coker

Gabriel Chavarria

Gabriel Chavarria

Danny Alvarez

Demián Bichir

Demián Bichir

Miguel Alvarez

Theo Rossi

Theo Rossi

Francisco 'Ghost' Alvarez

Tony Revolori

Tony Revolori

Chuy

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Lorelai

Yvette Monreal

Yvette Monreal

Claudia

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria

Gloria Alvarez

Court is in session

Put Lowriders on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.