The Bullet Train (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, The Bullet Train is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jun'ya Satô, running about 152 minutes. “They said it couldn't happen... But for 1500 passengers Bullet Train 109 became a nightmare journey that just couldn't be stopped!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.
Who’s in it. The Bullet Train stars Ken Takakura as Tetsuo Okita, Sonny Chiba as Aoki, Kei Yamamoto as Masaru Koga and Eiji Gō as Shinji Fujio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Bullet Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bullet Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bullet Train tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bullet Train (1975)?
- In US, The Bullet Train is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bullet Train worth watching?
- The Bullet Train holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bullet Train?
- The Bullet Train stars Ken Takakura, Sonny Chiba, Kei Yamamoto, Eiji Gō and Akira Oda.
- When was The Bullet Train released?
- The Bullet Train was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.