Jordan Rides the Bus (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, Jordan Rides the Bus is a documentary film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 53 minutes. “Birmingham is 662 miles from Chicago. Sometimes further” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. n the fall of 1993, in his prime and at the summit of the sports world, Michael Jordan walked away from pro basketball. After leading the Dream Team to an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and taking the Bulls to their third consecutive NBA championship the following year, Jordan was jolted by the murder of his father. Was it the brutal loss of such an anchor in his life that caused the world’s most famous athlete to rekindle a childhood ambition by playing baseball? Or some feeling that he had nothing left to prove or conquer in basketball? Or something deeper and perhaps not yet understood?
Who’s in it. Jordan Rides the Bus stars Michael Jordan as Himself, Phil Jackson as Himself, Steve Kerr as Himself and Jerry Reinsdorf as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jordan Rides the Bus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jordan Rides the Bus page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jordan Rides the Bus (2010)?
- In US, Jordan Rides the Bus is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jordan Rides the Bus worth watching?
- Jordan Rides the Bus holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jordan Rides the Bus?
- Jordan Rides the Bus stars Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr and Jerry Reinsdorf.
- When was Jordan Rides the Bus released?
- Jordan Rides the Bus was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.