Bustin' Loose (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Bustin' Loose is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Oz Scott, running about 94 minutes. “He's mad, he's bad, and he's Bustin' Loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation he is given a second chance, all he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.
Who’s in it. Bustin' Loose stars Richard Pryor as Joe Braxton, Cicely Tyson as Vivian Perry, Ángel Ramírez as Julio and Jimmy Hughes as Harold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bustin' Loose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bustin' Loose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bustin' Loose tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bustin' Loose (1981)?
- In US, Bustin' Loose is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?
- Bustin' Loose holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bustin' Loose?
- Bustin' Loose stars Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Ángel Ramírez, Jimmy Hughes and Edwin DeLeon.
- When was Bustin' Loose released?
- Bustin' Loose was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.