Bus 174
Seen it?2002 | 118 min | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$217K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by José Padilha
- Yvonne Bezerra de MelloHerself
- Sandro do NascimentoHimself
- Rodrigo PimentelHimself
- Luiz Eduardo SoaresHimself