Holiday on the Buses (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1973, Holiday on the Buses is a comedy film directed by Bryan Izzard, running about 85 minutes. “Their Most Hilarious Yet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to a female passenger falling out of her top whilst running for the bus Stan is distracted and crashes the bus resulting in the depot managers car being written off. As a result Stan, Jack and Blakey are fired. Stan and Jack soon get new jobs as a bus crew at a Pontins holiday resort but discover that Blakey has also gotten a job there as the chief security guard.
Who’s in it. Holiday on the Buses stars Reg Varney as Stan Butler, Stephen Lewis as Inspector 'Blakey' Blake, Doris Hare as Mrs. Mabel Butler and Anna Karen as Olive Rudge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Holiday on the Buses sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holiday on the Buses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holiday on the Buses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holiday on the Buses (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holiday on the Buses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Holiday on the Buses worth watching?
- Holiday on the Buses holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Holiday on the Buses?
- Holiday on the Buses stars Reg Varney, Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare, Anna Karen and Bob Grant.
- When was Holiday on the Buses released?
- Holiday on the Buses was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.