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The Lost Bus

2025 · 130 min

A visceral, nerve-shredding survival ride that immerses you in smoke and chaos, blending raw tension with heartfelt human moments.

Directed by
Paul Greengrass
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez
Tagline
Inspired by a true story of survival.
Overview
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.

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  • Apple TV
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Paul Greengrass
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • family
  • parenthood
  • trauma
  • healing
Places
  • small town
  • road trip
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror4
Humour1
Realism9
Romance1
Tension9
Darkness8
Complexity4
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
Paul Greengrass, Brad Ingelsby
Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Runtime
130 min
Country
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Languages
English

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