Take the X Train (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Take the X Train is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Rintaro, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. Ishihara Toru is an everyday guy with an on-and-off girlfriend and a position working for a train buff. Things become complicated when a ghostly vehicle dubbed the X Train begins to ride the rails, destroying everything in its path. Somehow, it seems that Toru is connected with the X Train by a strange power, which draws the attention of some very dangerous and power hungry people who would wield it for their own...
Who’s in it. Take the X Train stars Yu Mizushima as Toru Nishihara (voice), Yoshito Yasuhara as Director Ochiai (voice), Chihoko Shigeta and Kazuo Hayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Take the X Train has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take the X Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take the X Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take the X Train (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take the X Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take the X Train worth watching?
- Take the X Train holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take the X Train?
- Take the X Train stars Yu Mizushima, Yoshito Yasuhara, Chihoko Shigeta, Kazuo Hayashi and Manami Maruyama.
- When was Take the X Train released?
- Take the X Train was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.