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Motor City Synopsis

Motor City is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Chad St. John. The film stars Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, Shailene Woodley, Pablo Schreiber, and Lionel Boyce. Set in Detroit during the 1970s, the story follows a factory worker whose life is destroyed after a powerful criminal frames him for a crime he did not commit.

John Miller (Alan Ritchson) is a Vietnam War veteran who has built a relationship with Sophia (Shailene Woodley), the former girlfriend of local gangster Reynolds (Ben Foster). Unwilling to accept their relationship, Reynolds arranges for John to be falsely accused of a crime, sending him to prison and separating him from Sophia.

While John serves his sentence, Reynolds takes control of the life he once hoped to build with Sophia. Determined to confront the man responsible for his imprisonment, John begins planning his revenge with help from his former military companions.

The film follows John’s efforts to escape his circumstances and settle his conflict with Reynolds. Its story is told with limited dialogue, relying heavily on action sequences, visual storytelling, and a rock music soundtrack.

Motor City Cast

• Alan Ritchson as John Miller
• Ben Foster as Reynolds
• Shailene Woodley as Sophia Hammond
• Lionel Boyce as Youngblood
• Amar Chadha-Patel as Singh
• Pablo Schreiber as Lieutenant Savick
• Ben McKenzie as Kent
• Dominic Bogart as Porthos
• Mister Fitzgerald as Aramis
• Rafael Cebrián as Athos

Is Motor City Suitable for All Ages?

No, Motor City is rated TV-MA on its streaming listing and is not suitable for children because it features graphic violence, intense action, criminal activity, and mature themes. The film is best suited for adult viewers who enjoy crime thrillers and revenge stories.

On What Devices Can You Watch AMC+?

Category	Devices
Smartphones	iPhone, Android smartphones
Tablets	iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Fire tablets
Computers	Windows PCs, Mac computers
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TV, Google TV
Streaming Devices	Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast
TV Platforms	Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV
Web Browsers	Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge

FAQs

Who directed Motor City?

Motor City was directed by Potsy Ponciroli. The American filmmaker is also known for directing the Western film Old Henry (2021).

Who wrote Motor City?

Chad St. John wrote the screenplay for Motor City. He is an American screenwriter whose credits include the action film London Has Fallen (2016).

Who plays John Miller in Motor City?

Alan Ritchson plays John Miller, a Vietnam War veteran who seeks revenge after being falsely imprisoned. Ritchson is widely known for portraying Jack Reacher in the television series Reacher.

Who composed the music for Motor City?

Steve Jablonsky composed the music for Motor City.

Who produced Motor City?

Motor City was produced by Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Cliff Roberts, Chad St. John, Alan Ritchson, and Joshua Harris.

What genre is Motor City?

Motor City is an American action thriller, crime, and drama film set in 1970s Detroit.

How long is Motor City?

Motor City is 104 minutes long according to its streaming listing.

Where was Motor City first premiered?

Motor City had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025.

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