# Bus Stop (1956)

> A spirited Marilyn Monroe romance turns a stranded bus journey and a coercive cowboy pursuit into a clash between fantasy, freedom, and genuine affection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14133

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Joshua Logan
- Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, Robert Bray, Hope Lange, Hans Conried
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049038/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, uneasy, classic movie night, romantic comedy night

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