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Night Bus (2007): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 2007, Night Bus is a drama and war film directed by Kiumars Pourahmad, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The film, which is in sharp monochrome, relates the story of a twenty-four-hour-long journey of two young Iranian soldiers (Issā and Emād) and a civilian driver (Amu Rahim) transporting thirty-eight Iraqi prisoners of war, taken from behind the Iraqi line, to a garrison inside Iran. From the details one is informed that the Iran–Iraq War has entered into its third year. The film masterfully depicts the deep inhumanity of acts of war amongst nations by showing the shared humanity of the combatants on both sides

Who’s in it. Night Bus stars Khosro Shakibai, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mehrdad Sedighian and Elnaz Shakerdoost, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Bus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Night Bus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Night Bus (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Bus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Night Bus?
Night Bus stars Khosro Shakibai, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mehrdad Sedighian, Elnaz Shakerdoost and Kourosh Soleimani.
When was Night Bus released?
Night Bus was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.