Train Man (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Train Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Shosuke Murakami, running about 105 minutes. “A True Love Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The purportedly true story of a 23-year-old otaku (Japanese geek) who intervened when a drunk man was harassing a woman on a train. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman (who became known as "Hermès") on the Japanese mega-BBS 2channel.
Who’s in it. Train Man stars Takayuki Yamada as Densha otoko, Miki Nakatani as Hermes, Ryoko Kuninaka as Rika and Eita Nagayama as Hirofumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Train Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Train Man (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Train Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Train Man worth watching?
- Train Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Train Man?
- Train Man stars Takayuki Yamada, Miki Nakatani, Ryoko Kuninaka, Eita Nagayama and Kuranosuke Sasaki.
- When was Train Man released?
- Train Man was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.