Mexican Bus Ride (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1952, Mexican Bus Ride is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Newlywed Oliverio receives disturbing news that his mother is on her deathbed. He travels to a remote part of Mexico to fetch a lawyer who can sort out her will. Leaving his wife behind, he embarks on a bus ride that’s interrupted by an increasingly absurd series of episodes, including an impromptu birthday celebration; a one-legged man writhing in the mud; come-ons from an insatiable small-town belle, Raquel; and Oliverio’s frequent, Freudian nightmares.
Who’s in it. Mexican Bus Ride stars Lilia Prado as Raquel, Esteban Márquez as Oliverio Grajales, Luis Aceves Castañeda as Silvestre and Manuel Dondé as Eladio Gonzales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mexican Bus Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexican Bus Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mexican Bus Ride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mexican Bus Ride (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mexican Bus Ride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mexican Bus Ride worth watching?
- Mexican Bus Ride holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mexican Bus Ride?
- Mexican Bus Ride stars Lilia Prado, Esteban Márquez, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Manuel Dondé and Roberto Cobo.
- When was Mexican Bus Ride released?
- Mexican Bus Ride was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.