Bustin' Loose
“He's mad. He's bad. And he's Bustin' Loose.”
After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.
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Where is Bustin' Loose streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose is a 1981 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Oz Scott and Michael Schultz. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bustin' Loose was produced by Universal Pictures and Richard Pryor Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oz Scott, Michael Schultz
- Writers
- Richard Pryor, Roger L. Simon
- Release date
- May 22, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Richard Pryor Productions
Bustin' Loose cast & crew
Bustin' Loose was directed by Oz Scott and Michael Schultz and written by Richard Pryor and Roger L. Simon.
The cast features Richard Pryor as Joe Braxton, Cicely Tyson as Vivian Perry, Angel Ramirez Jr. as Julio, Jimmy Hughes as Harold, Edwin DeLeon as Ernesto, and Edwin Kinter as Anthony.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Davis, cinematography is by Fred Goodich, and it was produced by Michael S. Glick and Richard Pryor.
Is Bustin' Loose worth watching?
Bustin' Loose holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Bustin' Loose is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bustin' Loose
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Cast of Bustin' Loose
Richard Pryor
Joe Braxton
Cicely Tyson
Vivian Perry
Angel Ramirez Jr.
Julio
Jimmy Hughes
Harold
Edwin DeLeon
Ernesto
Edwin Kinter
Anthony
Tami Luchow
Linda
Janet Wong
Annie
Alphonso Alexander
Martin
Kia Cooper
Samantha
Robert Christian
Donald
George Coe
Doctor Wilson T. Renfrew
Bustin' Loose — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bustin' Loose in United States?
Bustin' Loose is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bustin' Loose in?
Bustin' Loose is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bustin' Loose?
Bustin' Loose runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Bustin' Loose rated?
Bustin' Loose is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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