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The Lilac Bus

1990Movie1 h 30 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

The lives of seven friends who share a bus from their village to Dublin every day get complicated as the reasons for their discontent are revealed.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Giles Foster
Written by
Shane Connaughton

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Facts

January 1, 1990 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language

Released
January 1, 1990
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lilac Bus?"

Questions about The Lilac Bus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lilac Bus?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Lilac Bus worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Lilac Bus good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Lilac Bus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.