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10 Best Movies Like The Big Bus

If you loved The Big Bus, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Father Goose

Father Goose

1964★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frena...

#2
Herbie Rides Again

Herbie Rides Again

1974★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer....

#3
The In-Laws

The In-Laws

2003★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers....

#4
Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke

1978★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug...

#5
Steptoe & Son Ride Again

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

1973★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. Always on the loo...

#6
Inside Moves

Inside Moves

1980★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Bus for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenl...