The Big Bus (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1976, The Big Bus is an action and comedy film directed by James Frawley, running about 88 minutes. “At last — the first disaster movie where everybody dies (laughing).” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ultimate disaster film parody. 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?
Who’s in it. The Big Bus stars Joseph Bologna as Dan Torrance, Stockard Channing as Kitty Baxter, John Beck as Shoulders and René Auberjonois as Father Kudos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Big Bus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Bus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Bus (1976)?
- In US, The Big Bus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Bus worth watching?
- The Big Bus holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Bus?
- The Big Bus stars Joseph Bologna, Stockard Channing, John Beck, René Auberjonois and Ned Beatty.