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The Last Bus

2021Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic376.2Rotten Tomatoes50%69%

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Returning to the past, he found his future.

Widower Tom, on the recent passing of his wife Mary, uses his free bus pass to travel the length of Britain from John O'Groats in Caithness to Land's End in Cornwall, their shared birthplace, using only local buses. It's an incident-fuelled nostalgia trip and his encounters with local people make him a media phenomenon. Tom is totally unaware and to his surprise on arrival at Land’s End he’s greeted as a celebrity.

Feels like

  • Road Movie
  • Bittersweet Journey
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Character-Driven
  • British Film
  • Gentle Humor
  • Human Connection
  • Contemplative
  • Redemptive

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Gillies MacKinnon
Written by
Joe Ainsworth
Produced by
Roy Boulter, Sol Papadopoulos
Music by
Nick Lloyd Webber

Everyone

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Facts

June 18, 2021 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
June 18, 2021
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
49 countries

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

Questions about The Last Bus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Bus?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, The Last Bus streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Last Bus worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is The Last Bus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.