Get on the Bus (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Get on the Bus is a drama film directed by Spike Lee, running about 120 minutes. “On October 16, 1996, the one year anniversary of the Million Man March, Spike Lee invites you to lift your head, raise your voice, and...get on the bus.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several Black men take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in 1995. On the bus are an eclectic set of characters including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop who is of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the march, including manhood, religion, politics, and race.
Who’s in it. Get on the Bus stars Ossie Davis as Jeremiah, Charles S. Dutton as George, Andre Braugher as Flip and Richard Belzer as Rick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Get on the Bus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get on the Bus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get on the Bus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get on the Bus (1996)?
- In GB, Get on the Bus is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Get on the Bus worth watching?
- Get on the Bus holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get on the Bus?
- Get on the Bus stars Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Andre Braugher, Richard Belzer and De'Aundre Bonds.
- When was Get on the Bus released?
- Get on the Bus was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.