The Lost Bus
Seen it?2025 | 130 min | Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved 127 Hours or The Towering Inferno, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 BAFTA.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Greengrass
- Matthew McConaugheyKevin McKay
- America FerreraMary Ludwig
- Yul VazquezChief Martinez
- Ashlie AtkinsonRuby Bishop
- Kimberli FloresLinda
- Levi McConaugheyShaun
- Kay McConaugheySherry
- John MessinaJohn Messina
- Kate WhartonJen Kissoon
- Danny McCarthyMatt McKenzie