Easy Rider

Wyatt and Billy successfully complete a drug smuggling run from Mexico to Los Angeles. Their operation is marked by a sense of adventure and their free-spirited nature, setting the stage for their journey ahead.

After their smuggling venture, the duo makes a deal with a mysterious man known as 'Connection,' who arrives in a luxurious Rolls Royce. The deal allows them to access their illegally earned money, hidden away in Wyatt's motorcycle.

With their profits secured, Wyatt and Billy set off on a cross-country adventure towards New Orleans for the vibrant Mardi Gras festivities. Their journey is marked by their hippie lifestyle and the challenges that come with it.

As they travel, motels refuse to accommodate the pair due to their unconventional hippie appearance, forcing them to camp in the great outdoors. The experience solidifies their bond with nature and the nomadic lifestyle they have embraced.

During their travels, Wyatt shares a meal with a rancher he admires for his traditional farming lifestyle. This encounter offers Wyatt a glimpse into a life rooted in simplicity and authenticity, contrasting with their free-spirited quest.

Billy and Wyatt pick up a hitchhiker and spend a day at his struggling commune. They face difficulties growing crops in the arid conditions, highlighting the stark difference between their urban upbringing and the rural reality.

At the commune, a spiritual prayer is held for the new crops under the motto of simplicity. Amidst creativity from a traveling theater group, the atmosphere is filled with love and community spirit, leaving a lasting impression on Wyatt and Billy.

While jokingly participating in a parade, Wyatt and Billy are confronted by local law enforcement for 'parading without a permit.' This incident leads them to jail, where they meet George Hanson, an ACLU lawyer who decides to join their journey.

That night, the trio gathers around a campfire, and despite his initial doubts, they introduce George to marijuana. This shared experience symbolizes the bond forming between the characters and sets the stage for their further escapades.

Their carefree lifestyle encounters hostility when they attempt to dine in a rural Louisiana restaurant. The disapproving attitude from local residents highlights the clash between their free-spirited nature and the conservative community surrounding them.

As night falls, they are brutally ambushed in their sleep by local rednecks. The brutal attack claims George's life, leaving Wyatt and Billy heartbroken as they pledge to honor his memory by returning his belongings to his family.

After the tragedy, Wyatt and Billy reach New Orleans and find the brothel George had dreamed of visiting. They are accompanied by the sex workers Karen and Mary, diving into the spirited festivities of Mardi Gras.

Under the influence of LSD in a cemetery, they embark on a surreal journey filled with vivid hallucinations. This experience reflects their search for deeper meaning and escape from their grief and societal constraints.

As their journey continues, Wyatt expresses concern over their future, declaring, 'We blew it.' The mood shifts when they encounter hostile locals in Alabama, leading to a violent confrontation.

In a grim culmination, Wyatt is fatally injured during a fight, leading to a devastating motorcycle crash. The film ends with a haunting image of their journey's tragic conclusion, leaving a lingering sense of loss and reflection.