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Bustin' Loose

1981Movie1 h 34 minR

59

DecentGoodWatch score

59

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Friends night

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by: Oz Scott
Written by: Richard Pryor, Roger L. Simon
Produced by: Richard Pryor, Michael S. Glick
Music by: Mark Davis

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Facts

May 22, 1981 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released: May 22, 1981
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $11 million
Box office: $31 million
Available in: 50 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bustin' Loose?"

Questions about Bustin' Loose

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Where can I stream Bustin' Loose?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bustin' Loose from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?

59

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Bustin' Loose okay for kids?

RStrong language

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

Will Bustin' Loose make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bustin' Loose?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.