Suicide Bus (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.9

Suicide Bus poster

Released in 1998, Suicide Bus is a comedy and drama film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl named Mitsuki receives a ticket for a bus tour from her uncle. The tour appears to be normal (expect that everyone appears to be quite sombre), but Mitsuki learns its true purpose: the other passengers and the tour manager have a suicide pact to send the bus over a cliff so their families can collect the insurance money.

Who’s in it. Suicide Bus stars Dankan as Aragaki, Nanako Okochi as Mitsuki, Toshinori Omi as Kimura and Ippei Souda as Ozawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Suicide Bus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suicide Bus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Suicide Bus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Suicide Bus (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Suicide Bus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Suicide Bus worth watching?
Suicide Bus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Suicide Bus?
Suicide Bus stars Dankan, Nanako Okochi, Toshinori Omi, Ippei Souda and Yoichi Nukumizu.
When was Suicide Bus released?
Suicide Bus was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.