Low Rider (2025)
Londoner Quinn, a bold young woman of mixed heritage, is at a crossroads after her mother’s sudden death. Hoping to reconnect with her estranged South African father, she sets off on an impulsive journey to Cape Town—but nothing goes as planned. When a chance encounter with the enigmatic Harley leads to an offer of help, the pair are swept into a wild ride through the Western Cape’s electric nightlife, underbelly, and remote backwaters. As they face external dangers, deep-seated prejudice, and personal reckoning, Quinn and Harley form a powerful bond, discovering that the answers they sought may lie within. A story of resilience, identity, and the unexpected roads that lead us home.
Director: Campbell X
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: August 17, 2025
Cast
- Emma McDonald
- Thishiwe Ziqubu
- Martin Kluge - Mike Isaac
- Izel Bezuidenhout - Annie
- Jo Martin
- Brümilda van Rensburg - Hilda
Screenplay
- Stephen Strachan (Screenplay)
- Campbell X (Story)
- Campbell X (Screenplay)
Music: Ré Olunuga
Editing: Sian Clarke, Mark Keady
Production: Boudica Entertainment, BFI, Metrol Technology, Head Gear Films
Country: United Kingdom, South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Campbell X
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Low Rider about?
- Londoner Quinn, a bold young woman of mixed heritage, is at a crossroads after her mother’s sudden death. Hoping to reconnect with her estranged South African father, she sets off on an impulsive journey to Cape Town—but nothing goes as planned. When a chance encounter with the enigmatic Harley leads to an offer of help, the pair are swept into a wild ride through the Western Cape’s electric nightlife, underbelly, and remote backwaters. As they face external dangers, deep-seated prejudice, and personal reckoning, Quinn and Harley form a powerful bond, discovering that the answers they sought may lie within. A story of resilience, identity, and the unexpected roads that lead us home.
- Who directed Low Rider?
- Low Rider was directed by Campbell X.
- Who stars in Low Rider?
- Low Rider stars Emma McDonald, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Martin Kluge, Izel Bezuidenhout, Jo Martin, Brümilda van Rensburg.
- How long is Low Rider?
- Low Rider has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Low Rider?
- Low Rider is a Drama film.
- Where was Low Rider produced?
- Low Rider was produced in United Kingdom, South Africa.