"Edgy and heartwarming, bringing powerful performances and an even stronger message to this coming-of-age film—and one of the must-see films of 2020"
—Film Inquiry
"A sweet, nostalgic slacker comedy"
—The Film Stage
While our theater is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still watch newly released independent and international films at FACETS.
By purchasing a "ticket" to one of our Virtual Cinema screenings, you help support FACETS mission and filmmakers from around the world who do so much to enrich our shared film culture.
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post-college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. Stuck in Ohio without a new plan of his own, the heartbroken Michael finds himself caught in the endless loop of driving the "drunk bus," the debauched late-night campus shuttle that ferries drunk college students from parties to the dorms and back. When Michael is bullied by belligerent frat boys, the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple (Pineapple Tangaroa), a 300-lb punk-rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living. The disparate pair become fast friends as Pineapple tells Michael that he needs to quit driving in circles, and in an attempt to break the cycle, they make increasingly risky, but exciting, decisions—as Pineapple is a scoundrel, with an appetite for adventure. He is determined to make Michael more fun, and the friendship that they form helps the awkward young driver to discover just how much life has to offer even in small town Ohio.
Drunk Bus is a charming coming-of-age comedy, which understands the uncertainty of second adolescence and that, in order to head in a different direction, sometimes you have to make a wrong turn.
Directed by John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke, U.S.A., 2020, 101 mins.
An Official Selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, Winner of the Best Narrative Feature Award from both the Jury and the Audience at the 2020 San Diego International Film Festival.
Pick a film to watch featured on our Virtual Cinema schedule
Click the Watch Now button on the screening page for the film you choose
Fill out the information requested by the third-party that you'll be redirected to, which will usually include registering a name/email and using a credit card to rent the film
Enjoy the film knowing your supporting FACETS and independent filmmakers across the world
What is FACETS Virtual Cinema?
While our theater is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still watch newly released independent and international films at FACETS. The Virtual Cinema offers these films through third-party websites with 50% of the proceeds go to FACETS.
By purchasing a "ticket" to one of our Virtual Cinema screenings, you help support FACETS' mission and filmmakers from around the world who do so much to enrich our shared film culture.
How long will my rental last?
This depends on the third-party site. On average you'll have 2–4 days after your purchase to watch the film. But to be safe, you should check the length for each rental you purchase through our Virtual Cinema.
Do FACETS Members get a 50% discount for the virtual cinema?
Unfortunately, discounts are on a case-by-case basis, depending on the distributor, and we can't guarantee that FACETS Members will get a discount on every rental.
What does it mean when I get redirected to another website?
The films offered at our Virtual Cinema are hosted by a third-party service. Which means you'll be redirected to another site to watch the film. Even though you're watching on a different site, 50% of the proceeds go to support FACETS.
Can I stream a film on my TV?
There are multiple ways to stream our Virtual Cinema screenings to your TV. The easiest way is to connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable—click here for step-by-step instructions.
You can also stream films using a smart TV (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku), but the specific approach will depend on the third-party site. For more information, please refer to the customer service information provided by the third party.
I'm having issues with the third-party website, what should I do?
If you're having problems with the third-party streaming website, we recommend you reach out their customer support team directly to answer your question. If you've done this and are still facing an issue, feel free to reach out to us at help@facets.org.
Additional Questions?
If this page hasn't answered a question you have, feel free to contact us at help@facets.org and we'll do our best to provide you with an answer.
