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‘The Lost Bus’ Opens in Select Theaters as Early Reviews Praise Immersion and Flag Factual Stretching

Apple will stream the Paul Greengrass wildfire drama on October 3.

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Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in The Lost Bus; flames from the Camp fire burn near a home atop a ridge near Big Bend, California
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Overview

  • Rooted in Lizzie Johnson’s account of the 2018 Camp Fire, the film centers on bus driver Kevin McKay (Matthew McConaughey) and teacher Mary Ludwig (America Ferrera) during a school-bus evacuation.
  • Critics highlight Greengrass’s handheld, you-are-there style and a meticulously crafted soundscape for delivering a visceral viewing experience.
  • Reviews note significant embellishments, including a composite Cal Fire battalion chief played by Yul Vazquez, fewer adults on the bus, and a more action-driven escape.
  • The film opens in select theaters on September 26 before arriving on Apple TV+ on October 3.
  • The soundtrack features an original score by James Newton Howard plus licensed tracks Chris Stapleton’s “Broken Halos” and Two Car Garage’s “Peace & Love,” with the album streaming now via Platoon Records.