The Lost Bus
“Inspired by a true story of survival.”
Synopsis
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-18
Top Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
Kevin McKay
America Ferrera
Mary Ludwig
Yul Vazquez
Chief Martinez
Ashlie Atkinson
Ruby Bishop
Kimberli Flores
Linda
Levi McConaughey
Shaun
Kay McConaughey
Sherry
John Messina
John Messina
Kate Wharton
Jen Kissoon
Danny McCarthy
Matt McKenzie
Spencer Watson
Elliot Hopkins
Beth Bowersox
Beth Bowersox
Nathan Gariety
Toby
Olivia Darling Busby
Ava
Mac Ericsson
Alex
Alexander Shimoyama
Benjamin
Jet James Grant
Brandon
Autumn Molina
Chloe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 13 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Ingelsby, Paul Greengrass
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Lost Bus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Comet Pictures, Apple Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Greengrass
Brad Ingelsby, Paul Greengrass, Lizzie Johnson
James Newton Howard
Pål Ulvik Rokseth, Dylan Goss
William Goldenberg, Paul Rubell, Peter Dudgeon
Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Blum, Brad Ingelsby, Amy Lord, Lizzie Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Greengrass
Director
Jamie Lee Curtis
Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Brad Ingelsby
Screenplay
Brad Ingelsby
Producer
Gregory Goodman
Producer
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Director of Photography
David Crank
Production Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
William Goldenberg
Editor
Paul Rubell
Editor
Paul Greengrass
Screenplay
Peter Dudgeon
Editor
Jake Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Bus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Bus about?
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
Who directed The Lost Bus?
The Lost Bus was directed by Paul Greengrass.
Who stars in The Lost Bus?
The principal cast of The Lost Bus includes Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, Kimberli Flores.
When was The Lost Bus released and how long is it?
The Lost Bus was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Bus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Bus was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Lost Bus based on a book or true story?
The Lost Bus is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lizzie Johnson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Bus?
The Lost Bus holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).