Train to Busan
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho · 2016 ·
Is Train to Busan worth watching?
Yes. Train to Busan (2016) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 부산행 ट्रेन टू बुसान Estación Zombie: tren a Busan Dernier train pour Busan Invasão Zumbi 新感染 ファイナル・エクスプレス 釜山行 屍速列車
🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Technical Award, Blue Dragon Film Awards 2016
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Where to watch Train to Busan by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Lionsgate Play |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Lionsgate Play |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | StudioCanal Presents |
| United States | Peacock |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, action pick
Not ideal for
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Is Train to Busan worth watching?
Yes — Train to Busan earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror, action pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Korean zombie cinema at its most emotional — claustrophobic, kinetic, and surprisingly moving.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Train to Busan (2016) Review: Panic in Every Carriage
★★★★½
Train to Busan traps a father, his daughter and a carriage of strangers on a speeding train during a zombie outbreak, and it is as moving as it is relentless.
Yes. It is one of the best zombie films of the century, a tense, emotional thriller for horror fans and a great entry point to Korean genre cinema.
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Train to Busan: frequently asked questions
Is Train to Busan worth watching?
Yes. Train to Busan (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Train to Busan?
In the United States, Train to Busan streams on Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Prime Video in the Philippines. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Train to Busan?
Train to Busan runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
What is Train to Busan rated?
Train to Busan is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and 18A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Train to Busan?
Train to Busan is directed by Yeon Sang-ho and stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok.
What is the Metascore for Train to Busan?
Metacritic's Metascore for Train to Busan is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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