The movie itself is so-so, meandering around a lot and ending up more or less nowhere. Michael Parks' "Bronson" character says little, and makes even less sense. I suppose the fact that it is a pilot for the series somewhat mitigates this criticism. Nevertheless this movie is a must-watch, if only for a gorgeous Bonnie Bedelia in her early twenties, well before her "Die Hard" days.

Not a bad review to be found here, which speaks volumes for this excellent film. I've always been struck by what a thoughtful story this was, even as it manages to be thoroughly entertaining. Who hasn't wanted to drop out of the everyday routine & look for something more meaningful at some point?I'd agree that this is more in the vein of "On the Road" or "Route 66" than "Easy Rider." Bronson's quest is one that we can all identify with, I think. And he's a fascinating character, providing a complex model of manhood that doesn't go to the extremes of overly macho or overly sensitive. He's obviously well-read, considerate, genuinely curious, non-violent -- but he's never preachy, he never looks down his nose at others, and he's eager to understand other viewpoints, even if he doesn't always agree with them. At the same time, you can tell he has definite & firm beliefs that he lives by, and that he won't compromise them.For me, one of the key scenes is his visit with Papa Bear, a father figure & mentor, who has a wonderful little speech about the difficulty of becoming a man -- a whole man. I've always imagined a much older Bronson becoming just that sort of father figure & mentor for another young seeker one day.So when is this film & the 26 episodes that followed going to come out on DVD? It's not just longtime fans who'd buy it - I'm sure a whole new generation would also find plenty to like & admire in Jim Bronson!

This series was closer to Route 66 on a motorcycle then it was to Easyrider. Also the motorcycle used in it was a Harley Davidson Sportster not a Norton. I agree that the series was cancelled to soon and would also like to see reruns of it. Michael Parks has always been an excellent actor, good at performing roles that are a little quirky. Many people probably do not recall that Martin Sheen played the friend that committed suicide in the first episode and that it was his motorcycle that Bronson toured the country with. I saw this show when I was young but later watched the reruns, I have not seen it recently though.

I saw the movie back in 1975 and remember the television series. This had to do with the 60's freedom and yearning to just step back from life and enjoy. I enjoyed both the show and the movie and have not seen them in over 30 years. I would like to see them again for the value of that time period. I saw Michael Parks in From Dust till Dawn and was surprised to see him again. I recommend this movie for the young at heart. I want both of my kids, Nathan and Ryann to catch this also. It is a clean movie and catch Martin Sheen in a very early role. They just don't make movies like this anymore. Sit back one night and enjoy this one. It is a winner...