Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1985, Night on the Galactic Railroad is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Gisaburō Sugii, running about 108 minutes. “Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
Who’s in it. Night on the Galactic Railroad stars Mayumi Tanaka as Giovanni (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Campanella (voice), Junko Hori as Zanelli (voice) and Ayumi Ishijo as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Night on the Galactic Railroad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night on the Galactic Railroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night on the Galactic Railroad tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)?
- In US, Night on the Galactic Railroad is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night on the Galactic Railroad worth watching?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad stars Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Ayumi Ishijo and Kaori Nakahara.
- When was Night on the Galactic Railroad released?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.