Train to Busan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2016, Train to Busan is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, running about 118 minutes. “Life-or-death survival begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
Who’s in it. Train to Busan stars Gong Yoo as Seok-woo, Kim Su-an as Soo-ahn, Jung Yu-mi as Sung-gyeong and Ma Dong-seok as Sang-hwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Train to Busan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $87.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train to Busan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train to Busan 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 Train to Busan (2016)?
- In US, Train to Busan is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Train to Busan worth watching?
- Train to Busan holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Train to Busan?
- Train to Busan stars Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok and Choi Woo-shik.
- When was Train to Busan released?
- Train to Busan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.