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The Big Bus

Seen it?

1976 | 88 min | Action, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Airplane! or Hot Shots!, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: slapstick violence. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Will the down-on-his-luck driver, with a reputation for eating his passengers, be able to complete the journey?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    64% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Frawley

  • Joseph BolognaDan Torrance
  • Stockard ChanningKitty Baxter
  • John BeckShoulders
  • René AuberjonoisFather Kudos
  • Ned BeattyShorty Scotty
  • Bob DishyDr. Kurtz
  • José FerrerIronman
  • Ruth GordonOld Lady
  • Harold GouldProfessor Baxter
  • Larry HagmanParking Lot Doctor