Movie

Bus 174

“Reality transcends fiction”

★ 7.3(145)20021h 58m

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Good to know

Director: José Padilha
Release date: 2002-10-22
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Portuguese
Box office: $217,201
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: Zazen Produções

About Bus 174

Bus 174 is a 2002 movie in the Documentary and Crime genres, directed by José Padilha, starring Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento and Rodrigo Pimentel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 145 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bus 174 in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

Cast

Yvonne Bezerra de Mello

Herself

Sandro do Nascimento

Himself

Rodrigo Pimentel

Himself

Luiz Eduardo Soares

Himself

Themes & keywords

police brutalityslumhostagerio de janeirohijackingbus hijackingteachermassacre survivorstreet kidhomeless teenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bus 174 in Mexico?+

Bus 174 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Bus 174 on Netflix?+

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How long is Bus 174?+

Bus 174 has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Bus 174?+

Bus 174 stars Yvonne Bezerra de Mello, Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel and Luiz Eduardo Soares.

When did Bus 174 come out?+

Bus 174 is a 2002 movie directed by José Padilha.

What genre is Bus 174?+

Bus 174 is Documentary and Crime film.

Who directed Bus 174?+

Bus 174 was directed by José Padilha.