The Wayward Bus_
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Three strangers embark on a life-changing journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowing where life will lead next.
Starring
Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey
Box Office
$1.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
3 countries
YouTube
2 countries
G
Google Play
2 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Wayward Bus earned $1.8M worldwide on a $1.5M budget — a 19% return on investment.
Year context
The Wayward Bus was released 69 years ago in 1957.
The Wayward Bus is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (17)
Joan Collins
Alice Chicoy
Jayne Mansfield
Camille Oakes
Dan Dailey
Ernest Horton
Rick Jason
Johnny Chicoy
Betty Lou Keim
Norma
Dolores Michaels
Mildred Pritchard
Larry Keating
Elliott Pritchard
Robert Bray
Morse
Kathryn Givney
Bernice Pritchard
Dee Pollock
Ed "Pimples" Carson
Will Wright
Van Brunt
Milton Frome
Stanton
Joe Devlin
Mike
RB
Roy Bourgeois
MC
Mary Carroll
Harry Carter
TG
Tom Greenway
BOX OFFICE
$1.5M
Budget
$1.8M
Revenue
+19%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (17 votes)
Budget
$1,465,000
Box Office
$1,750,000
Profit
+$285,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wayward Bus about?
Three strangers embark on a life-changing journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowing where life will lead next.
How long is The Wayward Bus?
The Wayward Bus has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in The Wayward Bus?
The cast of The Wayward Bus includes Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason, Betty Lou Keim.
How much did The Wayward Bus make at the box office?
The Wayward Bus earned $1,750,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,465,000.
What is the rating of The Wayward Bus?
The Wayward Bus has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama