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Get on the Bus

“On October 16, 1996, the one year anniversary of the Million Man March, Spike Lee invites you to lift your head, raise your voice, and...get on the bus.”

6.419962h 2mHistoryAdventureDrama
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Get on the Bus is a 1996 history and adventure film, running 2h 2m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV and Rakuten TV.

R age rating2h 2mHistoryAdventure

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1996-10-16
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
History, Adventure, Drama
Director
Spike Lee
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 · 85 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the March, including manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.

Cast

14 names
Richard BelzerRick
De'Aundre BondsEvan Thomas, Jr. / 'Smooth'
Andre BraugherPhilip 'Flip'
Thomas Jefferson ByrdEvan Thomas, Sr.
Gabriel CasseusJamal
Albert HallCraig
Hill HarperXavier 'X' Moore
Harry LennixRandall
Bernie MacJay
Wendell PierceWendell Perry
Roger Guenveur SmithGary Rivers
Isaiah WashingtonKyle
Steve WhiteMike
Ossie DavisJeremiah / 'Pop'

Questions about Get on the Bus

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Where can I watch Get on the Bus in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Get on the Bus is listed on Rakuten TV, Rakuten TV. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Get on the Bus suitable for children?

Get on the Bus is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Get on the Bus about?

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former…

How long is Get on the Bus?

Get on the Bus runs for 2h 2m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Get on the Bus trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Get on the Bus Trailer (1996) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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