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The Bus Is Coming

6.319711h 49mRMovieDramaAction

A young black soldier returns home to Los Angeles from combat in Vietnam to find out that his brother had been killed by a gang of racist cops. Angered, he joins a black nationalist group to take his revenge.

DirectorWendell Franklin
WriterHorace Jackson

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Cast · Directed by Wendell Franklin

SF
Stephanie Faulkner
Tanya
MS
Mike B. Sims
Billy Mitchell
LB
Lonnie Bradford
At the bus stop
RBRobert Brubaker
Robert Brubaker
Chief Jackson
MJMorgan Jones
Morgan Jones
Tim Naylor

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The Bus Is Coming — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bus Is Coming?

The Bus Is Coming isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Bus Is Coming on Netflix?

No, The Bus Is Coming is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Bus Is Coming on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bus Is Coming isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Bus Is Coming for free?

The Bus Is Coming isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Bus Is Coming?

The Bus Is Coming hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 19, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.