The Runaway Bus (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1953, The Runaway Bus is a comedy and thriller film directed by Val Guest, running about 73 minutes. “Go on, laugh... And the best of luck!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When heavy fog prevents any flights from leaving London Airport, a group of passengers are put on a bus driven by Percy Lamb to drive to another airport. The fog is that heavy Percy doesn't know where he is going or that he is carrying stolen gold bullion that the robbers and police are relentlessly pursuing.
Who’s in it. The Runaway Bus stars Frankie Howerd as Percy Lamb, Margaret Rutherford as Miss Cynthia Beeston, Petula Clark as Stewardess 'Nikki' Nicholls and George Coulouris as Ernest Schroeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Runaway Bus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Runaway Bus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runaway Bus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runaway Bus (1953)?
- In US, The Runaway Bus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Runaway Bus worth watching?
- The Runaway Bus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Runaway Bus?
- The Runaway Bus stars Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris and Terence Alexander.
- When was The Runaway Bus released?
- The Runaway Bus was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.