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The Big Bus

1976Movie1 h 28 minPG

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes64%58%

A campy, fast-paced action movie about society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Story

At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).

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?

Feels like

  • 1970s Disaster Spoof
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Satirical
  • Over-the-Top Humor
  • Camp Classic
  • Absurdist
  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Spectacle
  • Physical Comedy

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
James Frawley
Written by
Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
Produced by
Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen
Music by
David Shire

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Facts

June 23, 1976 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
June 23, 1976
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Abnormal Ammo, All for Nothing, Ambiguous Ending +9

  • Abnormal Ammo
  • All for Nothing
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Artistic License – Cars
  • Awesome, but Impractical
  • Base on Wheels
  • Dark Lord on Life Support
  • Disposable Vehicle Section
  • Earthquake Machine
  • The Fantastic Trope of Wonderous Titles
  • Vehicle Title
  • Lots of Luggage

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Bus?"

Questions about The Big Bus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Bus?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Big Bus is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Big Bus worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Is The Big Bus okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Big Bus make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Big Bus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Big Bus use?

Abnormal AmmoAll for NothingAmbiguous EndingArtistic License – CarsAwesome, but ImpracticalBase on WheelsDark Lord on Life SupportDisposable Vehicle SectionEarthquake MachineThe Fantastic Trope of Wonderous TitlesVehicle TitleLots of Luggageand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Abnormal Ammo, All for Nothing, and Ambiguous Ending.