The Bus (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, The Bus is a comedy and drama film directed by Yadollah Samadi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In the village of Hesar in Urmia provinces, two tribes have an old dispute with each other. They are known as Baladehi and Paeindehi. The movie tells the story of their conflicts. The Paeindehis purchase a bus after selling a salt marsh near the sea, causing Baladehis who live their lives by riding chariots (ilinka), lose their job. Disputes resume and the teacher and Pirbaba (elder) of the village try to reconcile them, but the village chief who does not want to lose his profits, makes the Baladehis buy a bus as well.... The arrival of the bus to the village reveals the fact that the village chief has planned it all to acquire more and more wealth. Learning this, the two tribes forget their dispute to punish the chief, and afterwards, they all resume their normal lives.
Who’s in it. The Bus stars Hadi Eslami, Morteza Ahmadi, Hamid Taati and Hossein Memarzade, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bus (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bus?
- The Bus stars Hadi Eslami, Morteza Ahmadi, Hamid Taati, Hossein Memarzade and Mehri Mehrinia.
- When was The Bus released?
- The Bus was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.