Train to Busan (2016) Review: A Korean Classic

Is Train to Busan worth watching?

Yes — Train to Busan remains one of the most celebrated films from South Korea, with a 94/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 94/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 89% Audience Snapshot, 72 Metascore, 4 on Letterboxd, and 7.6 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of South Korea” list.

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. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the film stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, and remains a reference point for Horror and Action filmmaking from South Korea.

Should you watch Train to Busan?

Yes, without hesitation — Train to Busan rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 118 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Korean zombie cinema at its most emotional — claustrophobic, kinetic, and surprisingly moving.

Where can I watch Train to Busan?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Train to Busan (2016) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt5700672) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from South Korea on CelluloidScore.com.