Mystery Train (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1989, Mystery Train is a comedy film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Who’s in it. Mystery Train stars Youki Kudoh as Mitsuko, Masatoshi Nagase as Jun, Screamin' Jay Hawkins as Night Clerk and Cinqué Lee as Bellboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Mystery Train has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery Train (1989)?
- In US, Mystery Train is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery Train worth watching?
- Mystery Train holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mystery Train?
- Mystery Train stars Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee and Nicoletta Braschi.
- When was Mystery Train released?
- Mystery Train was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.