Bus 174 (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2002, Bus 174 is a documentary film directed by José Padilha, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
Who’s in it. Bus 174 stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello as Herself, Sandro do Nascimento as Himself, Rodrigo Pimentel as Himself and Luiz Eduardo Soares as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bus 174 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $217.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bus 174 page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bus 174 (2002)?
- In AU, Bus 174 is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bus 174 worth watching?
- Bus 174 holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bus 174?
- Bus 174 stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel and Luiz Eduardo Soares.
- When was Bus 174 released?
- Bus 174 was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.