Get on the Bus
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Get on the Bus Trailer (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-30
Top Cast
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Richard Belzer
Rick
De'Aundre Bonds
Evan Thomas, Jr. / 'Smooth'
Andre Braugher
Philip 'Flip'
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Evan Thomas, Sr.
Gabriel Casseus
Jamal
Albert Hall
Craig
Hill Harper
Xavier 'X' Moore
Harry Lennix
Randall
Bernie Mac
Jay
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Perry
Roger Guenveur Smith
Gary Rivers
Isaiah Washington
Kyle
Steve White
Mike
Ossie Davis
Jeremiah / 'Pop'
Charles S. Dutton
George
Joie Lee
Jindai
Kristen Wilson
Shelly Maxwell
Frank Clem
Jefferson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.37x
+$3.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Reggie Rock Bythewood
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Get on the Bus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.7M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Terence Blanchard
Elliot Davis
Leander Sales
Reuben Cannon, Barry Rosenbush, Spike Lee, Bill Borden
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Writer
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
Leander Sales
Editor
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Reuben Cannon
Producer
Barry Rosenbush
Producer
Bill Borden
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Get on the Bus
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What is Get on the Bus about?
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.
Who directed Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Get on the Bus?
The principal cast of Get on the Bus includes Richard Belzer, De'Aundre Bonds, Andre Braugher, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Gabriel Casseus.
When was Get on the Bus released and how long is it?
Get on the Bus was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus had a reported production budget of $2.4M and grossed $5.7M at the worldwide box office (2.37 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Get on the Bus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Get on the Bus was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).