Overview
The Lost Bus
Directed by Paul Greengrass
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
WRITERPaul Greengrass and Brad IngelsbySTARRINGMatthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie AtkinsonGENREDocumentary, History
Final· season complete · 2025
Overview
A film from Paul Greengrass, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera.
It opened September 19, 2025. Critics and audiences: 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.26 on Letterboxd.
It has 1 nomination this awards season.
TypeOriginalAdaptation (this film)SequelRemake
Sourcereal person
Where to Watch
United States · updated Oct 15StreamWith a subscription
Awards
2025–26 seasonNominations
1
Wins
0
Academy Awards: 1 nomination.
WonNominated
Academy Awards1 nomination
- Best Visual Effects (nominated)
Letterboxd · As of Oct 11
3.26
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.25 |
| Sep 29 | 3.25 |
| Sep 30 | 3.25 |
| Oct 1 | 3.25 |
| Oct 2 | 3.26 |
| Oct 3 | 3.26 |
| Oct 4 | 3.26 |
| Oct 5 | 3.26 |
| Oct 6 | 3.25 |
| Oct 7 | 3.26 |
| Oct 8 | 3.26 |
| Oct 9 | 3.26 |
| Oct 10 | 3.26 |
| Oct 11 | 3.26 |
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4 reviews in the news feed
The Hollywood Reporter‘The Lost Bus’ Review: Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera Are Affecting as Modest Heroes in Paul Greengrass’ Visceral Real-Life Wildfire ThrillerSep 6IndieWire‘The Lost Bus’ Review: Paul Greengrass’ Version of Hell Is RealSep 6Deadline‘The Lost Bus’ Review: ‘Speed’ Goes To Hell In Paul Greengrass’s Intense Real-Life Wildfire Drama – Toronto Film FestivalSep 6Variety‘The Lost Bus’ Review: You’d Swear It Was Matthew McConaughey Who Saved 22 California Kids After Seeing Paul Greengrass’ Chaotic DocudramaSep 6
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.26 · RT 87% · Metacritic 64
Box officeOpening weekend and domestic grossFrom its opening weekend
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
Directing
Paul Greengrass
Studio
Distributor
Not announced in our data yet.
Production companies
Blumhouse Productions
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Apple Studios
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