What is Bustin' Loose?
Bustin' Loose is a 1981 American comedy and drama film directed by Oz Scott and Michael Schultz, with a story by Richard Pryor, adaptation by Lonne Elder III, and screenplay by Roger L. Simon.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- May 22, 1981
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Bustin' Loose is a 1981 American comedy and drama film directed by Oz Scott and Michael Schultz, with a story by Richard Pryor, adaptation by Lonne Elder III, and screenplay by Roger L. Simon. The plot follows an ex-con named Joe Braxton who violates his probation and is given a second chance on the condition that he drives a group of special kids across the country.
The film features a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes and was released in the United States on May 22, 1981. It stars Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson, alongside Robert Christian. The 1981 film later inspired an American situation comedy series of the same name that premiered in first-run syndication in 1987.
Should you watch it?
“An ex-con must drive a group of special kids across the country for a second chance.”
- Features a cross-country journey involving an ex-con and a group of special kids.
- Combines both comedy and drama elements across its runtime.
- Directed by Oz Scott and Michael Schultz with a story involving Richard Pryor.
- Viewers who dislike films involving probation violations or road trips might want to skip it.
Watch it if you want to see an ex-con transport a group of special kids across the country after violating his probation.
The film blends comedy and drama elements within a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
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Where to stream Bustin' Loose?
Information regarding where to stream the film is available through digital storefronts where it is listed as available to rent or buy.
Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1981 comedy and drama starring Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson about an ex-con driving special kids across the country.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
Are there essential episodes?
Bustin' Loose is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes, though a loosely based television series was released in 1987.