Get on the Bus(1996)
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.
Get on the Bus Synopsis
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.
Get on the Bus (1996) is a history, adventure and drama film directed by Spike Lee, released on October 16, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Richard Belzer, De'Aundre Bonds, Andre Braugher and Thomas Jefferson Byrd. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Writers:
- Reggie Rock Bythewood
- Producers:
- Bill Borden, Reuben Cannon, Barry Rosenbush
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Terence Blanchard
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Budget:
- $2,400,000
- Revenue:
- $5,691,854
- Status:
- Released
Get on the Bus (1996) Trailer
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Get on the Bus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Belzer
as Rick
De'Aundre Bonds
as Evan Thomas, Jr. / 'Smooth'
Andre Braugher
as Philip 'Flip'
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
as Evan Thomas, Sr.
Gabriel Casseus
as Jamal
Albert Hall
as Craig
Hill Harper
as Xavier 'X' Moore
Harry Lennix
as Randall
Bernie Mac
as Jay
Wendell Pierce
as Wendell Perry
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Gary Rivers
Isaiah Washington
as Kyle
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee, written by Reggie Rock Bythewood, produced by Bill Borden, Reuben Cannon and Barry Rosenbush.
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Get on the Bus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 81 ratings.
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Get on the Bus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Get on the Bus online?
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Get on the Bus (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Get on the Bus?
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The main cast of Get on the Bus (1996) includes Richard Belzer, De'Aundre Bonds, Andre Braugher, Thomas Jefferson Byrd and Gabriel Casseus. The film was directed by Spike Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Get on the Bus released?
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Get on the Bus was released on October 16, 1996 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Get on the Bus worth watching?
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Get on the Bus (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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