# Train to Busan (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/train-to-busan-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Yeon Sang-ho |
| Genres | Horror, Action |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

Train to Busan (2016) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Korean zombie cinema at its most emotional — claustrophobic, kinetic, and surprisingly moving. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho.

## Critics consensus

Korean zombie cinema at its most emotional — claustrophobic, kinetic, and surprisingly moving.

## Synopsis

Passengers on a high-speed train to Busan fight to survive a sudden zombie outbreak while a father tries to protect his young daughter.

## Cast

Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Train to Busan worth watching?**
Train to Busan holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Korean zombie cinema at its most emotional — claustrophobic, kinetic, and surprisingly moving.

**What is Train to Busan about?**
Passengers on a high-speed train to Busan fight to survive a sudden zombie outbreak while a father tries to protect his young daughter.

**Who directed Train to Busan?**
Train to Busan (2016) was directed by Yeon Sang-ho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Train to Busan?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 89%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**Where can I watch Train to Busan?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Train to Busan page for current options.

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