Get on the Bus
1996, English. Directed by Spike Lee.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Spike LeeDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Reggie Rock Bythewood
- Budget
- $2.4M
- Box office
- $5.7M
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Get on the Bus: quick answers
Is Get on the Bus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Get on the Bus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Get on the Bus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Get on the Bus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Get on the Bus is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Get on the Bus on?
Get on the Bus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Get on the Bus?
If you liked Get on the Bus, try Rustin, Son of the South, Free State of Jones.
Who directed Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus (1996) was directed by Spike Lee and stars Richard Belzer, De'Aundre Bonds, Andre Braugher.