The Last Bus
“Returning to the past, he found his future.”
Synopsis
Widower Tom, on the recent passing of his wife Mary, uses his free bus pass to travel the length of Britain from John O'Groats in Caithness to Land's End in Cornwall, their shared birthplace, using only local buses. It's an incident-fuelled nostalgia trip and his encounters with local people make him a media phenomenon. Tom is totally unaware and to his surprise on arrival at Land’s End he’s greeted as a celebrity.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-11
Top Cast
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Timothy Spall
Tom
Phyllis Logan
Mary
Natalie Mitson
Young Mary
Ben Ewing
Young Tom
Patricia Panther
Tracy
Saskia Ashdown
Imogen
Colin McCredie
Graham
Marnie Baxter
Alice
Iain Robertson
Andrey
Susanna Laine
Maria
Sheila Grier
Moira (Vigilante)
Natalie Clarke
Alicia (Nurse)
Celyn Jones
Dr Martin
Ronan Doyle
Colin (Wannabe Soldier)
Linda Lyon
Jan (Passenger with Correct Fare)
Steven Duffy
Pete
Anne Kidd
Anne
Aila Gavin
Issy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysJeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Ainsworth
- Original Score
- Nick Lloyd Webber
- Original Title
- The Last Bus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Celsius Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillies MacKinnon
Joe Ainsworth
Nick Lloyd Webber
George Geddes
Anne Sopel
James Atherton, Phil Hunt, Jennifer Armitage, Sol Papadopoulos, Norman Merry
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Harris
Production Design
George Geddes
Director of Photography
Anne Sopel
Editor
Gill Horn
Costume Design
Nick Lloyd Webber
Original Music Composer
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Sol Papadopoulos
Producer
Roy Boulter
Producer
Joe Ainsworth
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Bus
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What is The Last Bus about?
Widower Tom, on the recent passing of his wife Mary, uses his free bus pass to travel the length of Britain from John O'Groats in Caithness to Land's End in Cornwall, their shared birthplace, using only local buses. It's an incident-fuelled nostalgia trip and his encounters with local people make him a media phenomenon. Tom is totally unaware and to his surprise on arrival at Land’s End he’s greeted as a celebrity.
Who directed The Last Bus?
The Last Bus was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in The Last Bus?
The principal cast of The Last Bus includes Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Natalie Mitson, Ben Ewing, Patricia Panther.
When was The Last Bus released and how long is it?
The Last Bus was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Bus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Bus was composed by Nick Lloyd Webber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Bus?
The Last Bus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).