A white-knuckle ride through one of America’s wildfires as a wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from the inferno.

Directed by: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matthew McConaughey; America Ferrera; Yul Vazquez; Ashlie Atkinson
Written by: Paul Greengrass, Brad Ingelsby, Lizzie Johnson
Rating: R
Running time: 129 minutes
Genre: Drama
Theatrical Release: September 19, 2025
Streaming: October 3, 2025
Country: USA
Studio: Apple Studios
Website: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-lost-bus/umc.cmc.4p7gv4trt1rt0kuiwzmitibiv

A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher (America Ferrera) and her students from a raging wildfire. Based on actual events during he 2018 Camp Fire, which became the deadliest fire in California history.