Bustin' Loose
Seen it?1981 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, 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. If you loved Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$31 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oz Scott
- Richard PryorJoe Braxton
- Cicely TysonVivian Perry
- Angel Ramirez Jr.Julio
- Jimmy HughesHarold
- Edwin DeLeonErnesto
- Edwin KinterAnthony
- Tami LuchowLinda
- Janet WongAnnie
- Alphonso AlexanderMartin
- Kia CooperSamantha