On the Buses (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, On the Buses is a comedy film directed by Harry Booth, running about 88 minutes. “From Telly Laughs To Belly Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to come by, and his overtime prospects are good, until the bus company decide to revoke a long standing rule and employ women bus drivers. Aghast at the thought of
Who’s in it. On the Buses stars Reg Varney as Stan Butler, Doris Hare as Stan's Mum, Michael Robbins as Arthur Rudge - Stan's Brother-in-Law and Anna Karen as Olive Rudge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, On the Buses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Buses page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Buses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Buses (1971)?
- In GB, On the Buses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Buses worth watching?
- On the Buses holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Buses?
- On the Buses stars Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen and Stephen Lewis.
- When was On the Buses released?
- On the Buses was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.