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Drunk Bus

Play trailer Poster for Drunk Bus 2021,  1h 20m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 98% 41 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
98% Tomatometer 41 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
Michael (Charlie Tahan, OZARK) is a recent graduate whose post-college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-pound punk rock Samoan.
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Critics Consensus

Fueled by a blend of rowdy comedy and poignant drama, Drunk Bus takes audiences on an uncommonly rewarding coming-of-age journey.

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Phuong Le Guardian May 25, 2021
3/5
While the mix of drama and comedy is shaky, Drunk Bus is still a rewarding watch. Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com May 21, 2021
3/4
A sweet, late bloomer coming-of-age comedy about learning to let go of toxic relationships and embracing new people in your life. Go to Full Review
Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle May 20, 2021
3/5
It's with a surprising low-key charm, with Pineapple bringing his gutterpunk Yoda vibe into Michael's carefully-constructed world of misery, and both getting a little learning from the experience. Go to Full Review
Steve Morrissey Radio Times Mar 24, 2022
3/5
Though a well-travelled journey, this is a big-hearted and fun film that's well worth flagging down. Go to Full Review
Witney Seibold Critically Acclaimed Podcast Sep 14, 2021
The central relationship between a lovelorn burnout and the free-spirited Pineapple keeps the heart in this otherwise-cliched romance film beating. Go to Full Review
Aine O'Connor Sunday Independent (Ireland) Jun 11, 2021
4/5
The film is full of laughs and exactly what it sets out to be. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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John Carlucci

Director

Brandon LaGanke

Director

Charlie Tahan

Michael

Kara Hayward

Kat

Pineapple Tangaroa

Pineapple

Zach Cherry

Josh

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Movie Info

Synopsis Michael (Charlie Tahan, OZARK) is a recent graduate whose post-college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-pound punk rock Samoan.
Director
John Carlucci, Brandon LaGanke
Producer
Eric Hollenbeck, Steven Ilous, Grant Fitch
Screenwriter
Chris Molinaro
Distributor
FilmRise
Production Co
Hollenbeck Film and Experience, Ghost+Cow Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 21, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 21, 2021
Runtime
1h 20m
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