Bussen (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1963, Bussen is a comedy film directed by Finn Henriksen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The protagonist is a jovial bus driver, well beloved by his passengers, essentially the whole community around him. The bus, however, is old, and needs to be replaced. The bus driver himself is also needed as a handyman for all the people around him, assisting with stray cattle, household machines, children's homework, errands of all kinds, and at one occasion, assisting birth. Progress is however leaving him behind, and the local county council plots on a solution, involving a new bus and driver. The community revolts, and the local midwife (married to the mayor) intervenes with all the locals to keep the bus driver, who ends up keeping his job in a new bus.
Who’s in it. Bussen stars Dirch Passer as Buschauffør Martin, Karl Stegger as Sigurd, Paul Hagen as Kæmneren and Ove Sprogøe as Vik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Bussen 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 Bussen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bussen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bussen (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bussen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bussen worth watching?
- Bussen holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bussen?
- Bussen stars Dirch Passer, Karl Stegger, Paul Hagen, Ove Sprogøe and Lone Hertz.