Movie
Bus 174
Reality transcends fiction
On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
Bus 174 opened in theaters January 17, 2003. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
On 12 June 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Ônibus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to kill all the passengers. Transmitted live on all national networks, this shocking and tragic event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the most terrifying examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
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More about Bus 174
Cast
Rodrigo PimentelHimselfCredits
- Directed by
- José Padilha
- Written by
- José Padilha
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Original title
- Ônibus 174
- Box office
- $217.2K
Production
- Zazen ProduçõesBrazil