Bus 174
2002, Portuguese. Directed by José Padilha.
Reality transcends fiction
On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2002
- Original title
- Ônibus 174
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- José Padilha
- Box office
- $217K
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Bus 174: quick answers
Is Bus 174 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bus 174?
Bus 174 runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Bus 174 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bus 174. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bus 174 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bus 174 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bus 174 on?
Bus 174 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 2002. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bus 174?
If you liked Bus 174, try Maternal Instinct, The Crash, Voyeur.
Who directed Bus 174?
Bus 174 (2002) was directed by José Padilha and stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel.