← ← Back
Movie poster: Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996)
🎬 Movie

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17

1996 · 91 min Thriller TV Movie
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

In Dade County, Florida, disgruntled taxpayer Harry Kee angrily protests a huge IRS bill by wiring up a box of explosives and hijacking a school bus full of special-needs children. Although the kids are terrified, Marta Caldwell, the bus' Cuban-born driver, remains calm and collected throughout the ordeal, not only helping her charges survive the crisis, but also providing comfort and support to a teacher's aide on the verge of a diabetic seizure. But while Marta keeps her head about her, the kidnapper grows more and more unhinged, and the police surround the hijacked bus, ready to shoot to kill if necessary.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Thriller, TV Movie
Director Paul Schneider
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (9 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is an acquired taste at 4.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

No streaming sources found

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000