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Motor City

Motor City

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2026

In 1970s Detroit, John Miller falls for a local gangster's girl and lands in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With his life ruined, Miller plots revenge against the man who took his girl away.

Movie details

Motor City

“Love will drive you mad.”

2026 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 44m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

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In 1970s Detroit, John Miller falls for a local gangster's girl and lands in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With his life ruined, Miller plots revenge against the man who took his girl away.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Potsy Ponciroli

Written by

Chad St. John

Alan Ritchson

Alan Ritchson

John Miller

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Reynolds

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Sophia

Lionel Boyce

Lionel Boyce

Youngblood

Amar Chadha-Patel

Amar Chadha-Patel

Singh

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiber

Lieutenant Savick

Dominic Bogart

Dominic Bogart

Porthos

Court is in session

Put Motor City 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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