Zombie and the Ghost Train (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, Zombie and the Ghost Train is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Antti "Zombie" Autiomaa does two things well: play the bass guitar and drink. After several months' sleeping on the streets of Istanbul, he returns to Helsinki where he's called into the army but discharged on mental health grounds after adding turpentine to the officers' soup. Zombie lives bleary-eyed in an apartment off his parents' house where his lonely, unemployed father suffers from heart disease. His girl-friend Marjo has taken up with a hairdresser but comes back to Zombie. His friend Harri hires him as a roadie for his band "Harry and the Mulefukkers" then gives him a chance as a bass player. He has his girl and he has a gig, but can Zombie put the bottle down?
Who’s in it. Zombie and the Ghost Train stars Silu Seppälä as Antti Autiomaa, "Zombie", Marjo Leinonen as Marjo, Matti Pellonpää as Harri and Vieno Saaristo as Äiti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Zombie and the Ghost Train has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zombie and the Ghost Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zombie and the Ghost Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zombie and the Ghost Train (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zombie and the Ghost Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zombie and the Ghost Train worth watching?
- Zombie and the Ghost Train holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zombie and the Ghost Train?
- Zombie and the Ghost Train stars Silu Seppälä, Marjo Leinonen, Matti Pellonpää, Vieno Saaristo and Vieno Saaristo.
- When was Zombie and the Ghost Train released?
- Zombie and the Ghost Train was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.