
On the Buses
From Telly Laughs To Belly Laughs!
Directed by Harry Booth
Produced by Hammer Film Productions, EMI Films
A lighthearted British sitcom about a bus driver's domestic and workplace misadventures, built on broad comedy and family warmth.
Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to come by, and his overtime prospects are good, until the bus company decide to revoke a long standing rule and employ women bus drivers. Aghast at the thought of
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Is On the Buses sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is On the Buses easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is On the Buses violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is On the Buses scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does On the Buses end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like On the Buses
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as On the Buses
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like On the Buses, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like On the Buses, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like On the Buses, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































