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Bullet Train Explosion

2025Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

Thriller
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic636.0Rotten Tomatoes65%72%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic636.0Rotten Tomatoes65%72%

Summary

When panic erupts on a Tokyo-bound bullet train that will explode if it slows below 100 kph, authorities race against time to save everyone on board.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Shinji Higuchi
Written by
Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Norichika Oba
Produced by
Kota Ishizuka
Music by
Taisei Iwasaki

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Facts

April 23, 2025 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
April 23, 2025
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene, Almighty Janitor, Bittersweet Ending +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bullet Train Explosion?"

Questions about Bullet Train Explosion

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Where can I stream Bullet Train Explosion?

Netflix

In the United States, Bullet Train Explosion streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Bullet Train Explosion worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Bullet Train Explosion a sequel?

  1. The Bullet Train (1975)
  2. Bullet Train Explosion (2025)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Bullet Train (1975).

Is Bullet Train Explosion okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Bullet Train Explosion scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Bullet Train Explosion in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.