The Crowded Train (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, The Crowded Train is a comedy and drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Tamio Moroi, a young university graduate, works at a large brewery where he is taught to do nothing but look busy. When his father goes insane, he is told to send money for medical research into the condition. This prompts him to pay his father a visit, leading to a series of mishaps that leaves him at the bottom of the heap in what he once expected to be a promising lifetime career.
Who’s in it. The Crowded Train stars Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Tamio Moroi, Chishū Ryū as Genroku, the father, Haruko Sugimura as Otome, the mother and Michiko Ono as Runa Iki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Crowded Train 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 The Crowded Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crowded Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crowded Train (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crowded Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crowded Train worth watching?
- The Crowded Train holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crowded Train?
- The Crowded Train stars Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Chishū Ryū, Haruko Sugimura, Michiko Ono and Keizô Kawasaki.
- When was The Crowded Train released?
- The Crowded Train was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.