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The Bullet Train

1975·Movie
2h 32min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

They said it couldn't happen... But for 1500 passengers Bullet Train 109 became a nightmare journey that just couldn't be stopped!

A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.
Disaster ThrillerHigh StakesSuspensefulRace Against TimeTenseGrippingPsychological PressureCrime ThrillerTechnological ThreatClassic Japanese Cinema

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Where can I stream The Bullet Train legally?

The Bullet Train is included with a subscription to Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Darkroom, and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bullet Train worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bullet Train rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Bullet Train?

2 h 32 min

The Bullet Train runs 2 h 32 min.

What language is The Bullet Train in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Bullet Train?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bullet Train in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bullet Train use?

Action Film, Quiet Drama SceneAlmighty JanitorBittersweet EndingThe Cavalry Arrives LateCrying WolfEpic MovieGo Fast or Go BoomHostage SituationImagine SpotNot Named in Opening CreditsTrue CompanionsTragic Villainand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Bullet Train, including Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene, Almighty Janitor, Bittersweet Ending.